When to go · Rome, Italy
Best Time to Visit Rome
The sweet spot for Rome is October, May and September. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, May, September
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
August, June, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
November, December
Wettest is November (206mm)
Rome weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 95mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 54mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 72mm | cool, some rain |
| Apr | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 68mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 69mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 49mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Jul | 34°C / 93°F | 22°C / 72°F | 11mm | very hot, mostly dry |
| Aug | 32°C / 90°F | 21°C / 70°F | 40mm | hot, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 73mm | warm, some rain |
| OctBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 53mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Nov | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 206mm | mild, very wet |
| Dec | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 45°F | 121mm | cool, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Rome plans around the seasons for you.