Weather by Month in Rome

Rome experiences distinct seasons, with warm July days averaging 31°C / 88°F and cool January nights dropping to 4°C / 39°F. Rainfall averages 71 mm / 2.8 inches per month, with November typically the wettest. June offers the longest days with around 15 hours of daylight.

Monthly Climate Comparison

The biggest temperature swing occurs between August and September, as typical highs shift from 30.8°C / 87.5°F to 25.7°C / 78.3°F (about 5.1°C / 9.2°F).

Jan

COOL

Feb

COOL

Mar

MILD

Apr

MILD

May

WARM

Jun

WARM

Jul

HOT

Aug

HOT

Sep

WARM

Oct

MILD

Nov

MILD

Dec

COOL

Month	Low Temperature	High Temperature	Category
January	3.8°C	11.7°C	COOL
February	3.9°C	12.7°C	COOL
March	5.9°C	15.3°C	MILD
April	8.6°C	18.3°C	MILD
May	12.7°C	22.7°C	WARM
June	16.8°C	27.6°C	WARM
July	19.8°C	30.8°C	HOT
August	20.2°C	30.8°C	HOT
September	16.6°C	25.7°C	WARM
October	13.1°C	21.4°C	MILD
November	9°C	16.4°C	MILD
December	5.2°C	12.6°C	COOL

July has the warmest typical feels-like highs (32.7°C / 90.9°F), while January is coolest (9.3°C / 48.8°F).

Jan

COOL

Feb

COOL

Mar

COOL

Apr

MILD

May

WARM

Jun

WARM

Jul

HOT

Aug

HOT

Sep

WARM

Oct

MILD

Nov

MILD

Dec

COOL

Month	Low Feels Like	High Feels Like	Category
January	0.8°C	9.3°C	COOL
February	1°C	10.1°C	COOL
March	3.4°C	13.4°C	COOL
April	6.7°C	17.5°C	MILD
May	12.1°C	23.2°C	WARM
June	17.6°C	29.1°C	WARM
July	21.5°C	32.7°C	HOT
August	22°C	32.7°C	HOT
September	17.1°C	26.5°C	WARM
October	12.4°C	21.3°C	MILD
November	7.1°C	15.1°C	MILD
December	2.4°C	10.6°C	COOL

November is wettest at 133.4 mm / 5.25 inches, while July is driest at 21.3 mm / 0.84 inches.

Jan

MODERATE

Feb

MODERATE

Mar

MODERATE

Apr

MODERATE

May

MODERATE

Jun

LIGHT

Jul

LIGHT

Aug

LIGHT

Sep

MODERATE

Oct

MODERATE

Nov

WET

Dec

MODERATE

Month	Baseline	Rainfall	Category
January	-23.6 mm	70.3 mm	MODERATE
February	-23.6 mm	73.7 mm	MODERATE
March	-23.6 mm	77.6 mm	MODERATE
April	-23.6 mm	74.9 mm	MODERATE
May	-23.6 mm	62 mm	MODERATE
June	-23.6 mm	33.8 mm	LIGHT
July	-23.6 mm	21.3 mm	LIGHT
August	-23.6 mm	25.8 mm	LIGHT
September	-23.6 mm	82.3 mm	MODERATE
October	-23.6 mm	99.3 mm	MODERATE
November	-23.6 mm	133.4 mm	WET
December	-23.6 mm	98.3 mm	MODERATE

June has the strongest peak UV (around index 8.1).

Jan

MODERATE

Feb

MODERATE

Mar

HIGH

Apr

HIGH

May

HIGH

Jun

VERY HIGH

Jul

VERY HIGH

Aug

HIGH

Sep

HIGH

Oct

MODERATE

Nov

MODERATE

Dec

LOW-MOD

Month	UV Index	Category
January	3.2	MODERATE
February	4.5	MODERATE
March	6.2	HIGH
April	7.3	HIGH
May	7.8	HIGH
June	8.1	VERY HIGH
July	8.1	VERY HIGH
August	7.8	HIGH
September	6.7	HIGH
October	5.2	MODERATE
November	3.6	MODERATE
December	2.5	LOW-MOD

Daylight ranges from 9.2h in December to 15.2h in June.

Jan

SHORT

Feb

BALANCED

Mar

BALANCED

Apr

LONG

May

LONG

Jun

LONG

Jul

LONG

Aug

LONG

Sep

BALANCED

Oct

BALANCED

Nov

SHORT

Dec

SHORT

Month	Baseline	Daylight Hours	Category
January	0h	9.5h	SHORT
February	0h	10.6h	BALANCED
March	0h	12h	BALANCED
April	0h	13.4h	LONG
May	0h	14.6h	LONG
June	0h	15.2h	LONG
July	0h	14.9h	LONG
August	0h	13.8h	LONG
September	0h	12.5h	BALANCED
October	0h	11.1h	BALANCED
November	0h	9.8h	SHORT
December	0h	9.2h	SHORT

December is most humid (80.7%), while July is driest (62.4%).

Jan

MUGGY

Feb

MUGGY

Mar

MUGGY

Apr

HUMID

May

HUMID

Jun

HUMID

Jul

COMFORTABLE

Aug

COMFORTABLE

Sep

HUMID

Oct

MUGGY

Nov

MUGGY

Dec

MUGGY

Month	Baseline	Humidity (avg)	Category
January	56%	79.7%	MUGGY
February	56%	77.3%	MUGGY
March	56%	75.4%	MUGGY
April	56%	74.7%	HUMID
May	56%	72.8%	HUMID
June	56%	67.2%	HUMID
July	56%	62.4%	COMFORTABLE
August	56%	64.5%	COMFORTABLE
September	56%	72.1%	HUMID
October	56%	78.4%	MUGGY
November	56%	80.5%	MUGGY
December	56%	80.7%	MUGGY

February has the strongest typical average wind (9.2 km/h / 5.7 mph), while August is calmest (7.5 km/h / 4.6 mph).

Jan

CALM

Feb

CALM

Mar

CALM

Apr

CALM

May

CALM

Jun

CALM

Jul

CALM

Aug

CALM

Sep

CALM

Oct

CALM

Nov

CALM

Dec

CALM

Month	Baseline	Wind (avg)	Category
January	6.7 km/h	8.9 km/h	CALM
February	6.7 km/h	9.2 km/h	CALM
March	6.7 km/h	9.2 km/h	CALM
April	6.7 km/h	8.7 km/h	CALM
May	6.7 km/h	8 km/h	CALM
June	6.7 km/h	7.6 km/h	CALM
July	6.7 km/h	7.8 km/h	CALM
August	6.7 km/h	7.5 km/h	CALM
September	6.7 km/h	7.9 km/h	CALM
October	6.7 km/h	7.9 km/h	CALM
November	6.7 km/h	9 km/h	CALM
December	6.7 km/h	9.1 km/h	CALM

Month	Wind (gusts)	Category
January	46.4 km/h	WINDY
February	49 km/h	WINDY
March	49.7 km/h	WINDY
April	46.8 km/h	WINDY
May	44.6 km/h	WINDY
June	43.6 km/h	WINDY
July	43.6 km/h	WINDY
August	43.6 km/h	WINDY
September	43.9 km/h	WINDY
October	44.3 km/h	WINDY
November	49.7 km/h	WINDY
December	48.2 km/h	WINDY

November has the most rain days (~14.3), while July has the fewest (~5.5). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).

Jan

FREQUENT

Feb

FREQUENT

Mar

FREQUENT

Apr

FREQUENT

May

FREQUENT

Jun

SOME

Jul

SOME

Aug

SOME

Sep

FREQUENT

Oct

FREQUENT

Nov

FREQUENT

Dec

FREQUENT

Month	Baseline	Rain Days	Category
January	2 days	11.7 days	FREQUENT
February	2 days	10.5 days	FREQUENT
March	2 days	11.7 days	FREQUENT
April	2 days	13 days	FREQUENT
May	2 days	11.6 days	FREQUENT
June	2 days	7.5 days	SOME
July	2 days	5.5 days	SOME
August	2 days	7.5 days	SOME
September	2 days	11.4 days	FREQUENT
October	2 days	12 days	FREQUENT
November	2 days	14.3 days	FREQUENT
December	2 days	12.6 days	FREQUENT

November has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~8). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.

Jan

FREQUENT

Feb

FREQUENT

Mar

FREQUENT

Apr

FREQUENT

May

FREQUENT

Jun

OCCASIONAL

Jul

OCCASIONAL

Aug

OCCASIONAL

Sep

FREQUENT

Oct

FREQUENT

Nov

PERSISTENT

Dec

PERSISTENT

Month	Heavy Rain Days	Category
January	4 days	FREQUENT
February	5 days	FREQUENT
March	5 days	FREQUENT
April	5 days	FREQUENT
May	4 days	FREQUENT
June	2 days	OCCASIONAL
July	1 days	OCCASIONAL
August	1 days	OCCASIONAL
September	5 days	FREQUENT
October	5 days	FREQUENT
November	8 days	PERSISTENT
December	6 days	PERSISTENT

July has the highest heat-risk day count (~10 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.

Jan

LOW

Feb

LOW

Mar

LOW

Apr

LOW

May

LOW

Jun

ELEVATED

Jul

HIGH

Aug

HIGH

Sep

LOW

Oct

LOW

Nov

LOW

Dec

LOW

Month	Heat Days	Category
January	0 days	LOW
February	0 days	LOW
March	0 days	LOW
April	0 days	LOW
May	0 days	LOW
June	4 days	ELEVATED
July	10 days	HIGH
August	10 days	HIGH
September	1 days	LOW
October	0 days	LOW
November	0 days	LOW
December	0 days	LOW

Rain & Sunshine Patterns

Driest Months

#1 July

Best for: outdoor activities & sightseeing

#2 August

Best for: outdoor activities & sightseeing

#3 June

Best for: outdoor activities & sightseeing

Wettest Months

#1 November

Expect: possible showers, pack waterproofs

#2 October

Expect: possible showers, pack waterproofs

#3 December

Expect: possible showers, pack waterproofs

UV & Sun Protection Calendar

High UV Alert:

March, April, May, June, July, August, September require serious sun protection.

Jan

MODERATE

Feb

MODERATE

Mar

HIGH

Apr

HIGH

May

HIGH

Jun

VERY-HIGH

Jul

VERY-HIGH

Aug

HIGH

Sep

HIGH

Oct

MODERATE

Nov

MODERATE

Dec

LOW-MOD

Extreme (11+)

Avoid sun during midday, use SPF 50+

Very High (8-10)

Essential sun protection required

High (6-7)

Use SPF 30+, wear hat & sunglasses

Moderate (3-5)

Sun protection recommended

Low-Moderate (1-2)

Minimal protection needed

Low (0)

No protection required

Daylight Hours

Daylight varies from 9.2 hours in December (winter) to 15.2 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 6 hours.

Shortest Days

December

9.2h

Average Sunrise:07:29

Average Sunset:16:40

Plan daytime activities for midday when light is best. Early sunsets mean evening plans should account for darkness.

Longest Days

June

15.2h

Average Sunrise:04:34

Average Sunset:19:45

Extended daylight perfect for evening activities and late dining. You can fit more sightseeing into each day.

Wind & Humidity Overview

Wind Conditions

Average wind speed

Windiest months:

February ( 9 km/h) March ( 9 km/h) December ( 9 km/h)

Packing tip: Conditions are generally calm, but a light layer is always handy.

Humidity Levels

Average humidity

74%

Most humid:

December ( 81%)

Ranking Goal	#1	#2	#3	#4
Lowest rain risk	Jul 1 risk days	Aug 1 risk days	Jun 2 risk days	Jan 4 risk days
Lowest heatwave risk	Jan 0 risk days	Feb 0 risk days	Mar 0 risk days	Apr 0 risk days
Lowest cold risk	Jun 0 risk days	Jul 0 risk days	Aug 0 risk days	Sep 0 risk days
Lowest wind disruption risk	Jul 44 km/h	Aug 44 km/h	Jun 44 km/h	Sep 44 km/h
Most comfortable evenings	Jun 84 / 100	Sep 80 / 100	May 66 / 100	Jul 63 / 100
Best outdoor reliability	Jun 80 / 100	May 77 / 100	Oct 71 / 100	Jan 71 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Rome?

The best months to visit Rome depend on your preferences. For warm weather, July is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, July, August, June tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.

When is Rome warmest?

July is typically the warmest month in Rome, with average high temperatures reaching around 31°C (88°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

When is Rome coldest?

January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 4°C (39°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.

When does Rome get the most rain?

November typically sees the most rainfall in Rome, averaging around 133mm (5.2 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.

What is the driest month in Rome?

July is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 21mm (0.8 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.

How much does the temperature vary in Rome throughout the year?

Temperatures in Rome range from average lows of 11°C (52°F) to highs of 21°C (69°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.

Do I need sun protection when visiting Rome?

Yes, sun protection is important in Rome. UV levels can reach 8 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.

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