Best time to visit Rome: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Rome are May, Jun, Jul and Sep.
Best months
May, Jun, Jul and Sep
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Mar and Nov
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 5.7°C – 13.7°C
Rain: 72mm
Sunshine: 6.8h/day
Visit score: 5.2/10
Feb
Temp: 5.2°C – 14.9°C
Rain: 73mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 5.5/10
Mar
Temp: 8.2°C – 17°C
Rain: 120mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Apr
Temp: 9.4°C – 19.8°C
Rain: 63mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
May
BestTemp: 13.4°C – 23.3°C
Rain: 115mm
Sunshine: 11.4h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jun
BestTemp: 18.7°C – 30.5°C
Rain: 48mm
Sunshine: 13.5h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 22°C – 34°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 13.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Aug
Temp: 21.6°C – 33.3°C
Rain: 57mm
Sunshine: 12.7h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Sep
BestTemp: 17.6°C – 28°C
Rain: 106mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Oct
Temp: 14.4°C – 23.8°C
Rain: 106mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Nov
Temp: 8.9°C – 17.5°C
Rain: 98mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 4.6/10
Dec
Temp: 5.6°C – 13.7°C
Rain: 62mm
Sunshine: 7.1h/day
Visit score: 5.3/10
When to go, and when not to
May, June, July, and September post the highest visit scores in the climate data, making them the recommended stretch for sightseeing. June brings warm highs of 30.5C with 13.5 hours of sunshine a day, July reaches 34.0C with 13.8 hours of sunshine, and September settles into milder highs of 28.0C with 10.9 hours of sunshine and comparatively lighter rainfall for the season.
The trade-off for this weather is that May, June, July, August, and September form the peak season, when the city sees the most visitors. Summer heat is intense, with July and August highs above 33C, and even the shoulder month of May brings 115mm of rain, so travelers seeking cooler or drier conditions might weigh April, with its milder 19.8C highs and 63mm of rain, even though its visit score is lower.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.