Best Time to Visit Vatican City: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Vatican City: June, July, May, August.
- Best months for Vatican City: June, July, May, August.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: November, December, October.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 3°C | 64 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| February | 13°C | 3°C | 72 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 16°C | 6°C | 75 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 19°C | 9°C | 77 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 57 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 28°C | 17°C | 34 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| July | 31°C | 19°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 31°C | 20°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 22°C | 12°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 16°C | 8°C | 128 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 94 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vatican City?
The best months are June, July, May, August.
When is the rainy season in Vatican City?
The wettest months are November, December, October.