Weather forecast for the Via Romea Germanica: Padua → Rome in May

May on the Via Romea Germanica is changeable and springlike. Overcast spells with drizzle or light rain alternate with sunny breaks. Daytime highs commonly sit around 18–26°C, with a few warmer days rising to 29–33°C in the south; nights range from 6–18°C. Rainfall is usually modest, but short-lived downpours occur, with daily totals locally in the 20–50 mm range, most likely in the Apennines and at times near the southern end.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
Padua
End date
May 31
End town
Roma
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
31
Total distance
722 km
Daily distance
23.3 km
Average high
21°C
Average low
12°C
Average precipitation
3.0 mm/day

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Veneto

From Padua the month often starts under overcast skies with frequent drizzle and light to moderate rain; highs vary between 14–24°C and lows 6–15°C. Moving through Monselice, wet spells become more pronounced, and isolated bursts can reach about 33 mm in a day. Across Rovigo, alternating dry intervals and showers bring totals at times near 26 mm, with highs around 18–23°C. By Polesella, drier breaks appear between passing showers, though single days can still deliver roughly 15 mm.

Emilia-Romagna

Through Ferrara and Traghetto the pattern is mostly cloudy with intermittent drizzle and light rain, punctuated by heavier bursts up to about 39 mm in Ferrara and near 25 mm around Traghetto; highs 18–25°C, lows 7–15°C. Near Anita and the coast at Casal Borsetti and Ravenna, skies stay largely overcast with frequent light precipitation and only brief clearings; highs 17–24°C and daily totals generally 0–6 mm, though Anita can see around 15 mm. Turning inland at Forli and Cusercoli, brighter spells reappear, but an isolated day can bring close to 39 mm in Forli while most days are much drier. Climbing through Santa Sofia to Bagno di Romagna, temperatures dip on some days to cool highs near 10–19°C and showers intensify, with downpours peaking around 51–53 mm.

Tuscany

Crossing into Corezzo and Chitignano, conditions stay unsettled, with showery days and occasional heavier falls; highs range 9–23°C and lows 2–14°C, with daily rain sometimes reaching about 36 mm. Through Subbiano and Arezzo, brighter windows alternate with showers; highs climb toward 26–28°C while single days can produce around 28 mm near Subbiano and about 12 mm near Arezzo. Beyond to Castiglion Fiorentino and Cortona, mixed cloud and sun persist with scattered showers, typically lighter but at times 9–19 mm. Overall, temperatures moderate as you descend from the hills.

Umbria

Entering Pozzuolo and Paciano, expect variable cloud with recurring light rain and a few heavier spells; highs 20–29°C and lows 8–16°C, with daily totals occasionally near 22 mm. Across Citta della Pieve and Ficulle, showers peak, and isolated downpours can reach about 28 mm and 26 mm. Approaching Orvieto, dry intervals lengthen and highs can surge to around 32°C while most days see little or no rain.

Lazio

From Lubriano to Montefiascone, days are often warm with passing showers; highs 20–33°C and most rain light, though a day near Montefiascone can bring around 15 mm. Through Viterbo and Vetralla, alternating sun and overcast continue with occasional showers, locally up to about 12 mm. Around Sutri and Campagnano di Roma, intermittent rain returns with isolated bursts near 19 mm and 13 mm. Into La Storta and Rome, warmth builds with several dry days and a few wetter ones, including an episode near 26 mm in Rome and highs from 21–31°C.

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