Winter
Dec → Feb12 to 14°
nights 4 to 5°
- 9 rainy days · 78 mm
- 7.4 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Rome?
- Jan12°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr20°recommended
- May23°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul33°fair
- Aug33°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec14°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Rome, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 4° | 7 h | 66 mm | 10 d | |
| February | 14° | 5° | 8.3 h | 73 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 16° | 7° | 9.3 h | 89 mm | 11 d | |
| April | 20° | 9° | 10.9 h | 59 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 23° | 13° | 11.8 h | 77 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 18° | 13.3 h | 34 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| July | 33° | 21° | 13.8 h | 16 mm | 4 d | |
| August | 33° | 21° | 12.7 h | 30 mm | 5 d | |
| September | 27° | 17° | 10.9 h | 90 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 14° | 8.8 h | 105 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 9° | 7 h | 140 mm | 13 d | |
| December | 14° | 5° | 6.9 h | 94 mm | 9 d |
The four seasons in Rome, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Colosseum) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 23°
nights 7 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 75 mm
- 10.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 33°
nights 18 to 21°
- 5 rainy days · 27 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 27°
nights 9 to 17°
- 11 rainy days · 112 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Rome, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h12 of daylight, in December 9h09, a difference of 6h04.
9h27Jan
10h32Feb
11h49Mar
13h18Apr
14h32May
15h12Jun
14h56Jul
13h51Aug
12h25Sep
10h59Oct
9h45Nov
9h09Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Colosseum" (41.89°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Rome, month by month
EventsHoly Week and EasterMarch to AprilNatale di RomaAprilEstate RomanaJune to SeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Rome, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- March to AprilHoly Week and Easter big crowds
Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday and Easter Mass in St Peter's Square: the city fills with pilgrims.
- AprilNatale di Roma
Rome celebrates its founding in late April, with costumed parades and re-enactments by legionaries near the Circus Maximus.
- June to SeptemberEstate Romana
From June to September, open-air cinemas, concerts and pop-up bars spring up along the banks of the Tiber and in the parks.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 66 mm · 10 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 73 mm · 8 d
- 8.3 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°7° at night
- 89 mm · 11 d
- 9.3 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended20°9° at night
- 59 mm · 9 d
- 10.9 h
High season, book early
May
Recommended23°13° at night
- 77 mm · 12 d
- 11.8 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°18° at night
- 34 mm · 5 d
- 13.3 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair33°21° at night
- 16 mm · 4 d
- 13.8 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair33°21° at night
- 30 mm · 5 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°17° at night
- 90 mm · 9 d
- 10.9 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°14° at night
- 105 mm · 11 d
- 8.8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°9° at night
- 140 mm · 13 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended14°5° at night
- 94 mm · 9 d
- 6.9 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Expect 8.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. High season: book early.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 16 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 30 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (140 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 14 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Expect 6.9 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rome?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 29 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Colosseum).
Which month should you avoid in Rome?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 94 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Colosseum).
What is the hottest month in Rome?
July, with 33 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Colosseum).
What is the coldest month in Rome?
January, with 12 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Colosseum).
What is the driest month in Rome?
July: 16 mm over 4 days of rain, against 140 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Rome?
July, with 13.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Rome?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in July: 33 °C in the afternoon, 21 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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