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:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
77
74
72
72
71
67
63
66
72
77
80
79
Rain, mm
96
80
82
75
46
28
14
27
88
133
180
134
Snow, mm
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
10
10
11
10
13
17
23
21
15
11
8
10
Cloud Days
6
5
7
6
7
4
2
2
3
4
5
5
Rainy Days
13
11
11
11
8
5
2
4
7
11
13
14
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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.
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.