Rome Weather in August
Italy · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high33°C (92°F)
Avg low21°C (71°F)
Rainfall24 mm (0.9 in)
RatingGood 6.9/10
Expect very hot days in Rome in August: the average high is 33°C (92°F) and the average low is 21°C (71°F). August is summer in Italy. The month is fairly dry, with about 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain spread over 4 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 13.7 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Rome?
August is a good time to visit Rome (6.9/10), though April to June and September to October are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 33°C (92°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (71°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (81°F) |
| Rainfall | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Cloud cover | 18% |
| Daylight | 13.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 12.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 8 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Rome in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Rome weather in other months
Jan12°C / 4°C73 mmFairFeb13°C / 5°C78 mmGoodMar16°C / 6°C72 mmGoodApr20°C / 10°C51 mmExcellentMay24°C / 13°C55 mmExcellentJun29°C / 18°C35 mmExcellentJul33°C / 21°C23 mmGoodAug33°C / 21°C24 mmGoodSep28°C / 18°C68 mmExcellentOct23°C / 14°C79 mmExcellentNov18°C / 10°C121 mmGoodDec13°C / 5°C89 mmFair
← JulyBest time to visit RomeSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Vatican City33°C · 24 mm
- Naples33°C · 25 mm
- San Marino26°C · 47 mm
- Florence31°C · 40 mm
- Pisa31°C · 37 mm
- Bologna33°C · 39 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.