Sun, sea & sand

Lido di Ostia weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

50

Holiday weather in May

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

What is the weather like in Lido di Ostia in May?

In May, Lido di Ostia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Lido di Ostia.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score275093
Day17°21°25°
Night11°15°19°
Sea16°19°22°
Sun7 h9 h10 h
Rain days984

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 30 min05:52 – 20:22
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
44 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %28 %
  • Seaweight 25 %21 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings

Lido di Ostia in May: quick answers

Is Lido di Ostia hot in May?

No. In May, Lido di Ostia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.

Can you swim in Lido di Ostia in May?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 18.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to October.

Does it rain much in Lido di Ostia in May?

Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm.

Lido di Ostia month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences