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When is the best time to go to Rome

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Rome.
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When is the best time to visit Rome?

In general the best time to visit Rome is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in August and it has 21 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Rome in different months

This is the average weather in Rome for each month based on historic data:

In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +31°C.

February, March, April, May, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during September.

In January, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 51 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 180 mm in November.

Climate in Rome

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rome for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+24°C+21°C+27°C+30°C+34°C+39°C+40°C+39°C+36°C+32°C+26°C+20°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+12°C+13°C+16°C+19°C+23°C+28°C+31°C+31°C+27°C+22°C+17°C+13°C
Minimum Temperature
-9°C-6°C-5°C+1°C+5°C+9°C+12°C+10°C+8°C+2°C-2°C-6°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
777472727167636672778079
Rain, mm
968082754628142788133180134
Snow, mm
120000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
222222222222
Sunny Days
10101110131723211511810
Cloud Days
657674223455
Rainy Days
1311111185247111314
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rome during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rome is August with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +4°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rome looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rome is November with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 63%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rome during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 14 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 13 rainy days and 180 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Rome during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 0 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rome:

What is the hottest month in Rome?

The hottest month in Rome is August with average maximum temperature of +31°C.

What is the coldest month in Rome?

The coldest month in Rome is January with minimum temperatures of +4°C.

Is Rome worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Rome could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Rome?

if you're looking to visit Rome when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 14 mm of rain.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Rome

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rome, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.