Best Time to Visit Rome

Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, May. Aug is warmest (30.6°C high); Nov is rainiest (130 mm).

Rome weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan11.63.7636.9
Feb12.33.7728.3
Mar15.25.9759.6
Apr188.67810.8
May22.412.55812.4
Jun2716.63313.3
Jul30.219.42213.7
Aug30.620.12212.7
Sep25.416.58110.8
Oct21131168.8
Nov16.191307.2
Dec12.45.1926.5

Average high temperature

Jan 12°
Feb 12°
Mar 15°
Apr 18°
May 22°
Jun 27°
Jul 30°
Aug 31°
Sep 25°
Oct 21°
Nov 16°
Dec 12°

Best months by activity

Overall: JulAugJunMay

Beaches: JulAugJunMay

Hiking: JunMayJulAug

Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay

Rome quick facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Plug / voltage
C, F & L · 230 V
Dialing code
+39

What to pack

Cold months (Jan): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rome?

Jul, Aug, Jun, May.

What is the rainiest month?

Nov, about 130 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 30.6°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.