In general the best time to visit Rome is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 25 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 January, 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 May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 26 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +68°F to +88°F.
February, March, April, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during October.
In January, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 26 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 175 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
+75°F
+70°F
+81°F
+86°F
+93°F
+102°F
+100°F
+102°F
+97°F
+86°F
+79°F
+68°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+54°F
+55°F
+61°F
+66°F
+73°F
+82°F
+88°F
+88°F
+81°F
+72°F
+63°F
+55°F
Minimum Temperature
+16°F
+21°F
+23°F
+34°F
+41°F
+48°F
+54°F
+50°F
+46°F
+36°F
+28°F
+21°F
Humidity, %
77
73
71
72
70
66
63
65
71
76
80
78
Rain, mm
92
83
80
71
41
24
14
25
89
134
175
135
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
1
2
2
Sunny Days
12
12
13
12
15
20
26
25
18
14
11
12
Cloud Days
12
9
11
12
12
8
4
4
7
9
9
10
Rainy Days
7
7
7
6
4
2
1
2
5
8
10
9
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 +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +39°F.
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 26 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 14 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 10 rainy days and 175 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 +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Rome?
The coldest month in Rome is January with minimum temperatures of +39°F.
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, 2022.
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.