New York vs Rome

New York and Rome are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

New York sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Rome is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Rome is the stronger choice in August. New York receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

New York reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Rome averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

New York receives approximately 105 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Rome sees 27 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Rome the drier option by 9 rain days and 78 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.