Planning a Trip to Rome? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Rome, Italy and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Rome's climate runs on a Mediterranean rhythm — long, dry summers and mild but genuinely wet winters — and that contrast shapes how the city is best experienced. Highs climb to 33°C in July and dip to around 12°C in January, meaning the city rewards visitors who time their trip carefully. On wetter days, Rome's world-class museums offer a compelling reason to step off the cobblestones and inside.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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22°C
Avg. high
12°C
Avg. low
900mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 7.9/10
Rome's best stretch runs June–July — around 5 rain days a month and daytime highs near 32°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
12°
4°
65mm
Jan
15°
5°
73mm
Feb
17°
7°
90mm
Mar
20°
9°
61mm
Apr
23°
13°
86mm
May
30°
18°
33mm
Jun
33°
21°
19mm
Jul
33°
21°
33mm
Aug
27°
17°
94mm
Sep
23°
13°
97mm
Oct
17°
9°
148mm
Nov
14°
5°
101mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Rome
Rome typically has the most favorable weather for travel during April, May, June, July, October, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Rome
April, May, June, July, October are the standout months for exploring the city on foot — temperatures range from a comfortable 20°C in spring to a warm 33°C by the July peak, making long days at outdoor ruins, piazzas, and markets genuinely pleasant for most of the window, if noticeably hotter toward its end. Note that October, while excellent for sightseeing, averages 97mm of rain, so a layer and a compact umbrella still earn their place in the bag.
The best time to visit Rome is April, May, June, July, October, when daytime highs average around 26°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 59mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. July is typically the driest of these months, with only around 19mm of precipitation.
November is Rome's most sodden month, averaging 148mm of rain, and is best avoided by anyone with an itinerary built around outdoor sightseeing.
Rome Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to Rome, with highs averaging 20°C and lows around 10°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 237mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings hot weather to Rome, with highs averaging 32°C and lows around 20°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 85mm total with roughly 5 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to Rome, with highs averaging 22°C and lows around 13°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 339mm total with roughly 11 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cool weather to Rome, with highs averaging 14°C and lows around 5°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 239mm total with roughly 10 rainy days per month.
Things to do in Rome
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Itineraries Featuring Rome
Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →