Rome weather
Rome has a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and warm and hot summers.
Rome weather averages and climate information
Rome has a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and warm and hot summers. The temperatures can vary with lows of 2°C in January to the highs of 30°C in July and August. There is little or no rainfall in summer months but this then increases to the average of 90mm in November and December.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | 13.5 | 15.9 | 18.8 | 23.4 | 27.1 | 29.3 | 30.0 | 26.1 | 22.4 | 17.6 | 13.8 | 20.9 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 58 | 42 | 48 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 56 | 89 | 93 | 83 | 586 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.5 |
When is the best time to visit Rome?
If you are a heat lover, the best time to visit Rome is summer when the weather is almost guaranteed to be dry and hot. Both spring and autumn are milder, with the average daily temperatures between 16 °C -22 °C and increased chances of rainfall.
Summer
Summer in Rome is hot with very little in the way of rainfall. The summer experiences average highs of 30 °C and you can expect the weather to stay hot and dry making Rome a very popular summer destination.
The chances of rainfall are low with the average monthly precipitation in the region of 9 - 16 mm. The daily average amount of sunshine is at its peak in the summer and ranges from 9 to 11 hours.
Winter
Winter is the coldest season in Rome, usually mild but harsh conditions can be experienced from time to time. The temperatures fall as low as 13 °C in December, January and February.
Winter is also the wettest time of the year in Rome, with the average rainfall at around 93 mm in December. The daily amount of sunshine is at its lowest with about 3 hours of sunshine expected each day during December, gradually increasing to 4 and 5 hours in January and February.
Spring/ Autumn
Spring and autumn may not be perfect for sunbathing, but it is prime time to enjoy Rome’s culture, historical sights and general sightseeing. The average temperatures vary from 16 °C in March to 22 °C in October and the average rainfall ranges from 42 mm in March to 89 mm in November. Rome receives between 6 to 8 hours of sunshine in the spring and autumn seasons.
Extremes
The extreme weather conditions in Rome tend to be heatwaves and spells of cold weather. Summer temperature can get very hot with continual heatwaves coming in from North Africa; whereas winter, can present itself with freezing cold and even snowy conditions.
Rome tourist information
From discovering Ancient Rome and learning about their vast empire, fine dining and a party atmosphere, to its religious importance, Rome is a destination that will constantly surprise you and leave you wanting more.
Over 2.7 million people live in Rome, and it is home to the enclave of Vatican City, the smallest internationally recognised independent state at just 110 acres. Referred to as one of the birthplaces of Western Civilisation, it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Its Renaissance and Baroque architecture are world famous, and it has been home to artists such as Bernini and Raphael.
Everyone has heard of Ancient Rome. When travelling here, it is inevitable you will come across a site from one of the most powerful empires ever created, and they hold a thousand stories for you to uncover. Perhaps its most famous landmark, the Colosseum, is still standing tall today as an iconic attraction.
It may be 2000 years old, but Rome's Colosseum still has plenty of fight left in it. Once the arena was used for gory battles between gladiators and was able to hold around 50,000 people at a time. It would be the envy of most modern stadiums thanks to its ability to be emptied in 10 minutes with a series of exits known as vomitoria.
If you fancy something a bit more relaxing, you can take a stroll amongst many of Rome's various ancient ruins, including the Villa of the Quintilii and the Palatine Hill. The Palatine Hill is shrouded in ancient mythology with it being said that the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, were found and raised here by a she-wolf. It makes for an excellent eye-opening day out.
Of course no trip to Rome would be complete without paying a visit to the Vatican. With St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Apostolic Palace within its confines, the home of the Pope is a major Christian Pilgrimage site and has been since the Middle Ages. The religious architecture in Rome is worth a visit, simply to see the stunning work that went into creating these buildings if nothing else.
Temperatures peak in August with an average daily maximum of 30 °C while the mildest month is January with an average daily maximum of 13 °C.