Best time to visit Rome
The best months to visit Rome are May, October and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, October and September score best for Rome weather:
- May24° / 14°CMay is warm spring in Rome, ideal for Appian Way cycling, Villa Borghese, and long Centro Storico walks before summer heat.
- September27° / 17°CSeptember is shoulder-season Rome, with warm evenings and returning rain; book major sights ahead as crowds stay high.
- October23° / 13°COctober is comfortable but wetter, making it strong for Testaccio food days and flexible Forum windows.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Rome weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 4° | 73 | 13 | 10h | 14° |
| February | 13° | 5° | 73 | 12 | 10h | 14° |
| March | 16° | 7° | 74 | 13 | 11h | 15° |
| April | 19° | 10° | 75 | 15 | 13h | 17° |
| MayBest weather | 24° | 14° | 59 | 14 | 14h | 21° |
| June | 29° | 18° | 33 | 10 | 15h | 26° |
| July | 32° | 21° | 22 | 8 | 15h | 26° |
| August | 32° | 21° | 25 | 10 | 14h | 27° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 27° | 17° | 83 | 14 | 13h | 26° |
| OctoberBest weather | 23° | 13° | 96 | 13 | 12h | 21° |
| November | 17° | 9° | 130 | 16 | 10h | 19° |
| December | 13° | 6° | 98 | 14 | 9h | 16° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Rome month by month
January
Rome in January: 12.3°C high, 4.4°C low, 72.8mm rain over 13 days, 9.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
February
Rome in February: 13.4°C high, 4.7°C low, 73.2mm rain over 12 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Rome in March: 16.2°C high, 6.8°C low, 73.8mm rain over 13 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Rome in April: 19.3°C high, 9.5°C low, 75.1mm rain over 15 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Rome in May: 23.9°C high, 13.8°C low, 58.9mm rain over 14 days, 14.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
June
Rome in June: 28.8°C high, 17.8°C low, 33.2mm rain over 10 days, 15h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Estate Romana Festival · Opera at Caracalla · Festa dell'Unità
July
Rome in July: 31.8°C high, 20.5°C low, 21.6mm rain over 8 days, 15.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Opera at Caracalla
August
Rome in August: 31.9°C high, 20.7°C low, 24.8mm rain over 10 days, 14.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Opera at Caracalla
SeptemberBest weather
Rome in September: 27°C high, 17.1°C low, 83.1mm rain over 14 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Estate Romana Festival · White Night (Notte Bianca)
OctoberBest weather
Rome in October: 22.5°C high, 13.4°C low, 96.3mm rain over 13 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Rome in November: 17.1°C high, 9.4°C low, 130.3mm rain over 16 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Rome in December: 13.2°C high, 5.7°C low, 98.2mm rain over 14 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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