Climate Overview
Rome has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry Jul–Aug around 31°C (under 40mm rain) and mild 13°C winters that hold the year's rain (Nov peaks 144mm). Humidity stays 59–82%. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are the sweet spots — warm, manageable crowds, and evenings cool enough to walk the Centro Storico.
Monthly Climate
Temperature range, rainfall, and humidity by month
Monthly Data
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.7° | 6.2° | 51mm | 81% |
| Feb | 15.2° | 5.6° | 103mm | 83% |
| Mar | 17° | 8.3° | 77mm | 78% |
| Apr | 20.4° | 9.8° | 95mm | 75% |
| May | 23.9° | 12.6° | 85mm | 69% |
| Jun | 31.9° | 19.4° | 15mm | 51% |
| Jul | 31.7° | 20.7° | 37mm | 55% |
| Aug | 31.9° | 20.3° | 33mm | 55% |
| Sep | 27.9° | 17.6° | 140mm | 73% |
| Oct | 22.8° | 12.1° | 77mm | 69% |
| Nov | 18.2° | 8° | 127mm | 80% |
| Dec | 15.3° | 5.8° | 202mm | 85% |
When to Visit
Experiences to seek out and peak periods to plan around
Experiences & Highlights
The city's 21 Apr birthday brings gladiator parades along Via dei Fori Imperiali and a Circus Maximus pageant; mild 19°C days suit long outdoor watching.
Good Friday Via Crucis at the Colosseum and Easter Mass in St Peter's Square fill the centro storico; pleasant spring temps of 16–19°C but expect long queues.
Summer-long open-air cinema at Isola Tiberina, rooftop concerts, and Terme di Caracalla operas; evenings cool to ~20°C after 31°C afternoons.
Villa Borghese turns amber, truffle menus appear in Trastevere trattorie; 18–23°C Oct days are ideal before November's 144mm of rain arrives.
Peak Periods & Travel Advisories
Highs of 31°C plus packed Colosseum and Vatican lines; book skip-the-line tickets weeks ahead and plan sites before 11am.
Many family-run trattorie and shops close around the 15 Aug holiday as Romans leave for the coast; tourist sites stay open but neighbourhoods feel emptied out.
Pilgrim influx around the Vatican spikes hotel rates 40–60%; reserve accommodation and papal-audience tickets 2+ months out.
Italy Destination Comparison
Compare climate across destinations in Italy
| City | Avg High | Avg Low | Annual Rain | Season Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇮🇹 Rome | 23° | 12° | 1042 mm | |
🇮🇹 Florence | 22° | 11° | 1228 mm |
Official Resources
Government portals and tourism boards for Rome, Italy