Best Time to Visit Rome: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Rome: September, August, July, June.
- Best months for Rome: September, August, July, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, January, November.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 2.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -9°C | 106 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.8 |
| February | 0°C | -9°C | 89 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.2 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 106 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 13°C | 3°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 115 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 137 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 120 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 25°C | 16°C | 112 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 21°C | 12°C | 112 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 130 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 8°C | 0°C | 115 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | 2°C | -6°C | 121 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best months are September, August, July, June.
When is the rainy season in Rome?
The wettest months are December, January, November.