When is the best time to go to Rome
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rome, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Rome
Rome weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rome are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 83mm | 4.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
January is a a little damp month in Rome and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rome for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Rome and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rome with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 75mm | 5.1hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Rome is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rome for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Rome and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rome with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 68mm | 5.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Rome is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rome for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Rome and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rome with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 62mm | 7.3hrs | 14.3hrs |
Rome's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rome for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Rome and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rome with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 45mm | 9.2hrs | 15.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rome and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rome.
May is in the spring in Rome and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rome with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 37mm | 10.2hrs | 10.6hrs |
Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rome during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rome, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Rome and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rome with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 19mm | 11.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Rome is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rome, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Rome and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rome with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 35mm | 10.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Rome is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rome, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Rome and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rome with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 75mm | 8.6hrs | 14.3hrs |
Rome's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rome.
September is in the fall / autumn in Rome and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rome with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 97mm | 6.9hrs | 15.5hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Rome and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rome.
October is in the fall / autumn in Rome and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rome with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 117mm | 4.7hrs | 10.6hrs |
November is a damp month in Rome and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rome for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Rome and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rome with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 98mm | 4hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Rome is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rome for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Rome and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rome with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rome weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 117mm 4.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.1°C 79°F |
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