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Rome in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Rome in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Rome in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Rome in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +72°F and roughly 11 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 133 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
133 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rome has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Rome in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rome for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +73°F.

Is Rome warm or cold in October?

Rome is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Rome:

Climate in Rome in October

Rome weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+72°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+36°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+90°F+79°F
Rainfall
88 mm133 mm180 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%77%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
15118
Cloudy days
345
Rainy days
71113
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 133 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in September to 11 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rome in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rome is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Rome based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 116 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Rome, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rome wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 180 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Rome?

This is the weather in Rome in October 2023:
1 October
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+85°F
2 October
☀️
+84°F
3 October
☀️
+86°F
4 October
☀️
+83°F
5 October
☀️
+80°F
6 October
☀️
+83°F
7 October
☀️
+82°F
8 October
☀️
+84°F
9 October
☀️
+89°F
10 October
☀️
+86°F
11 October
☀️
+84°F
12 October
☀️
+84°F
13 October
☀️
+82°F
14 October
☀️
+79°F
15 October
☀️
+78°F
16 October
🌧️
+72°F
17 October
☀️
+75°F
18 October
☀️
+73°F
19 October
☀️
+79°F
20 October
☁️
+81°F
21 October
🌧️
+72°F
22 October
☀️
+74°F
23 October
☀️
+76°F
24 October
☀️
+75°F
25 October
🌧️
+74°F
26 October
🌧️
+73°F
27 October
☁️
+73°F
28 October
☁️
+73°F
29 October
☀️
+75°F
30 October
☀️
+80°F
31 October
☀️
+73°F
In October 2023 Rome had 24 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rome climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rome in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+67°F) and the highest in 2022 (+74°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 513 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2562 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rome in October:

Is October a good time to visit Rome?

It’s always a good time to visit Rome, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rome in October?

October has mild temperatures in Rome. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rome rainy in October?

Rome is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rome in October?

The amount of sunny days in Rome during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.