When to visit
Rome?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Rome
Lazio · Italy

The best time to visit Rome is April, June, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
85

Excellent climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
18–29°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
18–31°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
34mm
Moderate rain · 4 days
Sunshine
13.3h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
65%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
90
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun90JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score415159818185525683786448
ClimateColdColdColdMildPleasantPleasantHot & dryHot & dryHumidCool & rainyCool & rainyCold
Temperature4–12°C5–14°C6–16°C9–19°C13–23°C18–29°C21–33°C21–32°C17–27°C13–22°C9–17°C5–14°C
Feels like1–10°C2–12°C4–14°C7–19°C12–24°C18–31°C23–35°C23–34°C18–28°C13–22°C7–16°C3–12°C
Precipitation66mm
10 days
73mm
10 days
89mm
11 days
60mm
9 days
77mm
11 days
34mm
4 days
16mm
2 days
30mm
3 days
90mm
8 days
105mm
11 days
140mm
14 days
94mm
9 days
Sunshine7.0h
☀︎ 73%
8.3h
☀︎ 78%
9.3h
☀︎ 78%
10.9h
☀︎ 81%
11.8h
☀︎ 81%
13.3h
☀︎ 87%
13.8h
☀︎ 93%
12.7h
☀︎ 92%
10.9h
☀︎ 87%
8.8h
☀︎ 79%
7.0h
☀︎ 71%
6.9h
☀︎ 75%
WindE · 16 km/hE · 16 km/hSE · 18 km/hS · 17 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 16 km/hE · 15 km/hE · 16 km/hE · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)79%78%74%71%71%65%60%62%71%78%81%82%
Day length9.5h10.6h12.0h13.4h14.6h15.2h14.9h13.8h12.5h11.1h9.8h9.2h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Carnevale Romano (Carnival of Rome)
Settimana Santa (Holy Week & Easter)
Estate Romana (Roman Summer)
Natale di Roma (Rome's Birthday)
Concerto del Primo Maggio (Labor Day Concert)
Christmas and New Year's Eve in Rome
Events & Festivals
  • Carnevale Romano (Carnival of Rome)festivalSignature event
    February· 50k+ visitors

    This vibrant pre-Lenten festival, typically in February, is a major draw, explaining Rome's tourism peak despite cooler…

  • Settimana Santa (Holy Week & Easter)religiousSignature event
    March, April· 500k+ visitors

    As the heart of Catholicism, Rome experiences immense crowds during Holy Week and Easter, typically in late March or Apr…

  • Estate Romana (Roman Summer)cultural
    June, July, August, September· 50k+ visitors

    Throughout the summer months, Rome comes alive with a vast program of open-air concerts, cinema, and cultural events. Wh…

  • Natale di Roma (Rome's Birthday)cultural
    April· 50k+ visitors

    Celebrated on April 21st, this event commemorates the legendary founding of Rome with historical reenactments, parades,…

  • Concerto del Primo Maggio (Labor Day Concert)festival
    May· 500k+ visitors

    Held annually on May 1st in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, this free concert attracts hundreds of thousands. The weath…

  • Christmas and New Year's Eve in Romeholiday
    December, January· 50k+ visitors

    Rome transforms into a festive wonderland during the holiday season, with beautiful decorations, Christmas markets, and…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Rome?

The best time to visit Rome is June, September, April, May, October, with temperatures between 9 °C and 29 °C. The best month is June. June is high season.

What is the weather like in Rome?

Rome has a climate with an overall score of 6.5/10. Annual temperatures range from 4 °C to 33 °C.

What is the hottest month in Rome?

The hottest month in Rome is July, with average highs of 33 °C and lows of 21 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Rome?

The rainiest month in Rome is November, with an average of 140 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Rome?

Peak season in Rome is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Rome?

Shoulder season in Rome falls in March, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.