Italy · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rome are May, June and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Rome sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 12°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 790mm — November is typically the wettest month (~113mm) and July the driest (~23mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 338 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 3°C | 68mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 13° / 3°C | 65mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 16° / 6°C | 62mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 9°C | 74mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 23° / 13°C | 62mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 27° / 16°C | 32mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 30° / 19°C | 23mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 30° / 20°C | 29mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 16°C | 68mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 22° / 12°C | 92mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 17° / 9°C | 113mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 13° / 5°C | 103mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Rome is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 135 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Rome is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 156 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Rome is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 189 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Rome is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 209 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Rome is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 271 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Rome is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (62°F). Expect roughly 32mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 297 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Rome is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 23mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 338 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Rome is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 319 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Rome is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Rome is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 92mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 194 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Rome is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 113mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 137 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Rome is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 103mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers