Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High30.8°C
Low3.8°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Italy Rome, Italy
Rome experiences a continental climate, where average temperatures vary from a low of 12°C / 53°F in January to a high of 31°C / 88°F in July.
Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, averaging 71 mm / 2.8 inches monthly, peaking in November (133 mm / 5.2 inches) and reaching its lowest in July (21 mm / 0.83 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 8 in June and falling to 3 in December; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Daylight hours range from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.2 hours in June.
Trip planning
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Rome.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
133 mm
November carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
Moderate (5.9)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
8 km/h
February is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
62 %to81 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Rome, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Rome compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Italy for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Italy
#2 / 6
COOLEST (AVG)
in Italy
#4 / 6
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Italy
#5 / 6
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Italy
#4 / 6
HIGHEST UV
in Italy
#3 / 6
MOST HUMID
in Italy
#4 / 6
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Rome, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Rome feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 21°C (70°F) and lows near 11°C (52°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. You may notice some humidity at times. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Rome for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Rome?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Rome a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 50 km/h (31 mph). Overall it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.
How much daylight does Rome get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.