Weather by month for Rome, the best months to go and how Italy's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 20°C to 29°C · 6–11 rain days
Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Nov
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 33°C · 4–13 rain days
Jan, Feb, Dec
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 12°C to 14°C · 9–10 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 4°C | 10 days (67 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| February | 14°C / 5°C | 9 days (73 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 5.6/10 |
| March | 16°C / 6°C | 10 days (89 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| Best month: April | 20°C / 9°C | 9 days (60 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| May | 23°C / 13°C | 12 days (77 mm) | 11.8 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: June | 29°C / 18°C | 6 days (34 mm) | 13.3 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| July | 33°C / 21°C | 4 days (16 mm) | 13.8 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| August | 33°C / 21°C | 5 days (30 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| Best month: September | 27°C / 17°C | 9 days (90 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| Best month: October | 23°C / 13°C | 11 days (105 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| November | 17°C / 9°C | 13 days (140 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| December | 14°C / 5°C | 10 days (94 mm) | 6.9 h/day | 5.0/10 |
Figures for Rome; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
12°C / 4°C · 10 rain days · 7.0 h sun
Rome averages a high of 12.3°C with about 9.7 rain days. It's a quiet, cool month with a score of 4.6, rated ok. New Year's Day and Epiphany on 6 January bring public holidays and some closures, but crowds and prices are low.
14°C / 5°C · 9 rain days · 8.3 h sun
Highs reach 14.3°C with 8.7 rain days, slightly drier than January. The score rises to 5.6, still just ok. Days are getting longer with 8.3 hours of sun, making it a reasonable time to sightsee without summer heat.
16°C / 6°C · 10 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Spring begins with highs of 16.3°C, though rain days climb to 10.4 and rainfall reaches 89mm. The score jumps to 6.7, a good month. Temperatures are rising but showers are frequent, so pack for rain.
20°C / 9°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun
April scores 8.2, the best of the year. Highs reach 19.5°C with 9.3 rain days and 10.9 hours of sun. Easter Sunday and Monday fall on 5-6 April, and Liberation Day on 25 April adds a public holiday, so expect busier sights around these dates.
23°C / 13°C · 12 rain days · 11.8 h sun
May stays strong with a score of 7.6, rated best. Highs hit 23.4°C, but rain days rise to 11.8, the wettest count of the year by day-count, with 77mm total. International Workers' Day on 1 May is a public holiday.
29°C / 18°C · 6 rain days · 13.3 h sun
June scores 7.9, among the best months. Highs jump to 29.2°C and rain drops sharply to just 5.5 days and 34mm, with 13.3 hours of sun. Republic Day on 2 June is a public holiday, and conditions turn warm and mostly dry.
33°C / 21°C · 4 rain days · 13.8 h sun
July is Rome's hottest month, with highs of 33.1°C and only 3.9 rain days. The score dips to 6.3, rated good, because the heat is intense and sun hours peak at 13.8. This month suits travellers who want reliable dry, hot weather.
33°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 12.7 h sun
August stays very hot, with highs of 32.5°C and just 4.8 rain days. The score holds at 6.3, good, though the heat remains a real factor for walking around during midday. Assumption Day on 15 August is a public holiday, and many locals take time off, so some businesses close.
27°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun
September scores 8.1, among the best months. Highs ease to 27.2°C, but rain days return to 9.1 with 90mm of rainfall. Sun hours stay high at 10.9, offering warm days with cooler evenings after the summer heat.
23°C / 13°C · 11 rain days · 8.8 h sun
October keeps a strong score of 7.9. Highs drop to 22.5°C while rain days rise to 11.2 and rainfall reaches 105mm, so showers are common. St. Francis of Assisi's Day on 4 October is a public holiday, and the month balances mild temperatures against wetter conditions.
17°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 7.0 h sun
November is Rome's wettest month, with 140mm of rain over 12.7 days and highs of just 17.2°C. The score falls to 6.2, good, reflecting tougher weather with low sun hours of 7. All Saints Day on 1 November is a public holiday.
14°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 6.9 h sun
December brings highs of 13.6°C, 9.5 rain days and the lowest sun hours of the year at 6.9. The score is 5, rated ok, marking cool, often grey conditions. Immaculate Conception on 8 December, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day on 26 December bring holiday crowds and closures.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 12°C | 14°C | 16°C | 20°C | 23°C | 29°C | 33°C | 33°C | 27°C | 23°C | 17°C | 14°C |
| Milan | 8°C | 11°C | 15°C | 19°C | 22°C | 27°C | 30°C | 29°C | 24°C | 19°C | 12°C | 8°C |
| Naples | 13°C | 14°C | 15°C | 18°C | 22°C | 27°C | 30°C | 31°C | 27°C | 22°C | 18°C | 14°C |
| Palermo | 14°C | 15°C | 16°C | 19°C | 22°C | 27°C | 30°C | 30°C | 27°C | 24°C | 20°C | 16°C |
| Florence | 11°C | 13°C | 15°C | 19°C | 23°C | 28°C | 32°C | 32°C | 26°C | 21°C | 15°C | 12°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
April, September and October bring highs of 19.5–27.2°C in Rome, with fewer crowds than summer. June works too if you don't mind heat climbing to 29.2°C, since it still has only 5.5 rain days and long, 13.3-hour sunny days for sightseeing.
Beach
June to September is the beach stretch. July is driest and sunniest, with just 3.9 rain days and 33.1°C highs, while June and September stay warm (27.2–29.2°C) with fewer crowds and still-low rainfall.
Hiking & nature
March, April and October keep temperatures mild, from 16.3°C to 22.5°C, cooler than summer's heat and better for covering ground on foot. October carries more rain, 11.2 days and 105mm, so trails can be wetter underfoot.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Epiphany (6 Jan)
Public holidays: Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Liberation Day (25 Apr)
Public holidays: International Workers Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Republic Day (2 Jun)
Public holidays: Assumption Day (15 Aug)
Public holidays: St. Francis of Assisi's Day (4 Oct)
Public holidays: All Saints Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Immaculate Conception (8 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
August scores 6.3 out of 10, rated good but not the best. Rome highs hit 32.5°C with lows near 21.2°C, so days are hot. Rain is light, just 4.8 days and 30mm, and sun hours stay high at 12.7. Expect heat and crowds rather than ideal comfort.
Yes, April is one of the best months, scoring 8.2 out of 10. Rome highs reach 19.5°C with lows of 8.9°C, giving mild, comfortable days. Rain falls on about 9.3 days totaling 60mm, and sun hours climb to 10.9. It balances pleasant temperatures with fewer extremes than summer.
September is rated best, with a score of 8.1 out of 10. Rome highs average 27.2°C and lows 17.2°C, so warmth from summer lingers. Rain increases to 9.1 days and 90mm, more than June or July, but sun hours stay strong at 10.9, making it a solid shoulder-season choice.
November has the lowest verdict tied with January and December for being only 'ok', scoring 6.2. Rome sees its highest rainfall of the year, 140mm over 12.7 days, with highs dropping to 17.2°C and just 7 sun hours. It's the wettest and greyest month in the data.
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