Best Time to Visit
🇮🇹 Rome, Italy · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
12°
4°
Good
Feb
12°
4°
Good
Mar
15°
6°
Good
Apr
18°
8°
Good
May
22°
12°
Good
Jun
27°
17°
Great
Jul
30°
19°
Great
Aug
31°
20°
Great
Sep
25°
16°
Good
Oct
21°
13°
Good
Nov
16°
9°
Good
Dec
12°
5°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 4°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 12°C | 4°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 15°C | 6°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 18°C | 8°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 22°C | 12°C | 9 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 27°C | 17°C | 5 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 30°C | 19°C | 4 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 31°C | 20°C | 4 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| September | 25°C | 16°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 21°C | 13°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 16°C | 9°C | 12 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 12°C | 5°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
The least favorable time to visit Rome is January and December. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
December
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Rome during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 19°C to 29°C:
Rome has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is December at just 12°C. Annual rainfall averages 842mm across approximately 103 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Low °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rain Days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 63 | 72 | 75 | 78 | 58 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 81 | 116 | 130 | 92 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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