Best Time to Visit Rome
Italy · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, April to June and September to October is the best time to visit Rome. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 33°C (92°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 4°C (40°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 121 mm (4.8 in), and lightest in July, at 23 mm (0.9 in).
Rome weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C 54°F | 4°C 40°F | 73 mm | 11 | 81% | 4.5 | Fair 6.3 |
| February | 13°C 56°F | 5°C 40°F | 78 mm | 10 | 79% | 5.5 | Good 6.8 |
| March | 16°C 61°F | 6°C 44°F | 72 mm | 10 | 76% | 6.4 | Good 7.9 |
| April | 20°C 68°F | 10°C 49°F | 51 mm | 9 | 72% | 7.8 | Excellent 9.8 |
| May | 24°C 75°F | 13°C 56°F | 55 mm | 10 | 68% | 9.2 | Excellent 9.6 |
| June | 29°C 84°F | 18°C 64°F | 35 mm | 6 | 61% | 11.9 | Excellent 9.3 |
| July | 33°C 92°F | 21°C 70°F | 23 mm | 4 | 54% | 13.8 | Good 6.9 |
| August | 33°C 92°F | 21°C 71°F | 24 mm | 4 | 54% | 12.4 | Good 6.9 |
| September | 28°C 83°F | 18°C 64°F | 68 mm | 9 | 63% | 8.9 | Excellent 9.5 |
| October | 23°C 74°F | 14°C 57°F | 79 mm | 10 | 71% | 7 | Excellent 9.1 |
| November | 18°C 64°F | 10°C 49°F | 121 mm | 13 | 79% | 5.1 | Good 6.7 |
| December | 13°C 56°F | 5°C 42°F | 89 mm | 11 | 81% | 4.8 | Fair 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best time to visit Rome is April to June and September to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Rome?
July is the hottest month in Rome, with an average high of 33°C (92°F).
What is the coldest month in Rome?
January is the coldest month in Rome, with an average low of 4°C (40°F).
What is the rainiest month in Rome?
November is the wettest month, with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 23 mm (0.9 in).
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- Vatican City5 km · best April to June and September to October
- Naples187 km · best April to June and September to October
- San Marino227 km · best June to September
- Florence234 km · best May to June and September to October
- Pisa265 km · best April to June and September
- Bologna305 km · best April to May and September to October
- Ajaccio312 km · best May to June and September
- Zadar331 km · best May to August
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