Best Time to Visit Rome: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Rome: October, September, April, May.
- Best months for Rome: October, September, April, May.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, June, August.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 2°C | 124 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| February | 14°C | 4°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| March | 18°C | 7°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 27°C | 16°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 105 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 28°C | 18°C | 89 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 23°C | 12°C | 78 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 17°C | 6°C | 106 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 13°C | 3°C | 128 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best months are October, September, April, May.
When is the rainy season in Rome?
The wettest months are July, June, August.