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Best time to go to Rome

When is the best time to go to Rome, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Rome?

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.
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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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, %
777371727066636571768078
Rain, mm
928380714124142589134175135
Snow, mm
120000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
222222222122
Sunny Days
121213121520262518141112
Cloud Days
12911121284479910
Rainy Days
7776421258109
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 +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.

Other cities in Italy

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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, 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.