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Best time to visit Rome
Rome works as a city break almost year-round: mild winters for sightseeing, warm to hot summers. Not a beach destination.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
June · Mean daily maximum
30.6 °C
1991–2025: 28.5 °C
+2.2 °C · higher
January · Wet days
11.8 days/month
1991–2025: 9.4 days/month
+2.4 days/month · higher
October · Monthly precipitation
49.8 mm/month
1991–2025: 89.1 mm/month
-39.3 mm/month · lower
July: 142/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 40.1 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Rome: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 20.8 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · 3.8 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 32.5 °C
Most rainy days
November · 12.9
Most sunshine
July · 9 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 4 | 9 | 63 | 2.2 | 81 | 2.2 | 48 |
| February | 13 | 4 | 9 | 66 | 3.3 | 78 | 2.4 | 53 |
| March | 16 | 6 | 9 | 61 | 4.8 | 76 | 2.5 | 64 |
| April | 19 | 8 | 10 | 59 | 6.2 | 72 | 2.5 | 75 |
| May | 23 | 13 | 9 | 52 | 7.6 | 68 | 2.3 | 86 |
| June | 28 | 17 | 6 | 34 | 8.6 | 61 | 2.2 | 82 |
| July | 32 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 9.0 | 54 | 2.3 | 70 |
| August | 32 | 21 | 5 | 27 | 7.8 | 54 | 2.2 | 69 |
| September | 27 | 17 | 9 | 71 | 5.7 | 64 | 2.2 | 80 |
| October | 22 | 13 | 10 | 89 | 3.9 | 73 | 2.2 | 79 |
| November | 17 | 9 | 13 | 111 | 2.4 | 80 | 2.4 | 55 |
| December | 13 | 5 | 11 | 84 | 1.9 | 81 | 2.3 | 46 |
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Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The strongest climate months are May, June, September, October. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Rome?
The average daily maximum temperature in Rome is highest in August at around 32 °C.