Europe
Best Time to Visit Rome
Rome has a classic Mediterranean climate. Spring and early fall are ideal — warm enough for outdoor exploration without the crushing summer heat and crowds.
Best Months to Visit
Apr
15°C50mm4/5
May
20°C40mm4/5
Jun
24°C20mm4/5
Sep
24°C65mm4/5
Oct
19°C95mm3/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
8°
Jan
9°
Feb
12°
Mar
15°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
28°
Jul
28°
Aug
24°
Sep
19°
Oct
13°
Nov
9°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp8°C / 46°F
Rain65mm
Crowds
Epiphany
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp9°C / 48°F
Rain60mm
Crowds
Carnival
Mar
ShoulderTemp12°C / 54°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Spring begins
Apr
PeakTemp15°C / 59°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Easter at the Vatican
May
PeakTemp20°C / 68°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Rose gardens open
Jun
PeakTemp24°C / 75°F
Rain20mm
Crowds
Festa della Repubblica
Jul
ShoulderTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain10mm
Crowds
Estate Romana
Aug
ShoulderTemp28°C / 82°F
Rain15mm
Crowds
Ferragosto
Locals leave
Sep
PeakTemp24°C / 75°F
Rain65mm
Crowds
Notte Bianca
Oct
ShoulderTemp19°C / 66°F
Rain95mm
Crowds
Film Festival
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain105mm
Crowds
All Saints Day
Dec
ShoulderTemp9°C / 48°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Christmas at Vatican
Nativity scenes
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Apr, May, Jun, Sep
- +Perfect weather
- +Beautiful weather
- -Easter crowds
- -Getting busy
Shoulder Season
Mar, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec
- +Warming up
- +Outdoor festivals
- -Some rain
- -Very hot (35°C+)
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Nov
- +No queues
- +Budget-friendly
- -Cold and wet
- -Cool
Quick Facts — Rome
Best Time
April – June, Sep – Oct
Language
Italian
Currency
EUR (€)
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Avg Budget
$90–140/day
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