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 highs sit around 12°C with about 10 rain days and just 7 hours of sun, so days feel cool and grey. The month scores 4.6, an ok time to go. New Year's Day and Epiphany on 6 January bring closures and some festive crowds, but overall it's a quiet, low-season month.
14°C / 5°C · 9 rain days · 8.3 h sun
Temperatures creep up to 14°C with still around 9 rain days and 8.3 hours of sun. The score rises to 5.6, an ok verdict, as the worst of winter eases. No major national holidays fall this month, making it a calm stretch for sightseeing.
16°C / 6°C · 10 rain days · 9.3 h sun
Highs reach 16°C and sun hours climb to 9.3, though rain days stay near 10. The month earns a good score of 6.7 as spring weather starts to take hold. It's a solid shoulder-season choice before the Easter crowds arrive.
20°C / 9°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun
With highs of 19.5°C, nearly 11 hours of sun, and rain dropping to 60mm, April scores 8.2, the best verdict of the year. Easter Sunday and Monday (5–6 April) plus Liberation Day on 25 April bring extra travellers and some closures, so book ahead. Mild, bright days make this a top pick.
23°C / 13°C · 12 rain days · 11.8 h sun
May highs hit 23.4°C with nearly 12 hours of sun, though rain days rise to almost 12. It still scores 7.6, a best-time month, as warm weather outweighs the occasional shower. International Workers Day on 1 May adds a holiday crowd at the start of the month.
29°C / 18°C · 6 rain days · 13.3 h sun
Heat builds fast, with highs of 29°C and rain days dropping to 5.5. The score of 7.9 keeps June in the best category, helped by 13.3 hours of sun. Republic Day on 2 June marks the start of the hot, dry summer stretch.
33°C / 21°C · 4 rain days · 13.8 h sun
July is the hottest month, with highs of 33°C and only about 4 rain days, meaning dry, intense sun for 13.8 hours a day. The score falls to 6.3, a good but not top rating, because the heat can be tough for sightseeing. Expect the sun to dominate every day.
33°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 12.7 h sun
Highs stay near 32.5°C with just under 5 rain days, so the heat remains strong through the month. The score holds at 6.3, good but not ideal, partly because of the heat and partly because Assumption Day on 15 August empties cities as locals head to the coast.
27°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs ease to 27°C while rain days pick back up to around 9. The month scores 8.1, a best-time rating, as the heat softens but sunshine still runs close to 11 hours. It's a strong choice for warm, slightly calmer travel.
23°C / 13°C · 11 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Highs drop to 22.5°C but rain increases to about 105mm over 11 rain days, with sun hours falling to 8.8. Despite the wetter weather, the score stays high at 7.9, a best-time verdict. St. Francis of Assisi's Day on 4 October is a national holiday worth noting for closures.
17°C / 9°C · 13 rain days · 7.0 h sun
Rain becomes the defining feature, with 140mm over nearly 13 rain days and sun down to just 7 hours; highs sit at 17°C. The score drops to 6.2, a good rating, reflecting the wetter, greyer conditions. All Saints Day on 1 November is a public holiday.
14°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 6.9 h sun
Highs fall to 13.6°C with rain still frequent at 9.5 days and sun at its lowest, 6.9 hours. The score is 5, an ok time to visit, as winter weather sets in fully. Immaculate Conception (8 December), Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day (26 December) bring holiday crowds and closures around the festive period.
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
For city trips, April and October suit walking best, with Rome highs of about 20°C and 22.5°C. September (27°C) and June (29°C) are warmer and sunnier. October is the wettest of the 4, with 105 mm of rain over 11 rain days.
Beach
Beach weather runs from June to September. July is the hottest and driest month in Rome, with highs of 33°C, 16 mm of rain and 13.8 hours of sun. September is still warm at 27°C but wetter, with 90 mm of rain.
Hiking & nature
For hiking, April is the top pick, with Rome highs of about 20°C and 60 mm of rain. March is cooler at 16°C, with 10 rain days. October is milder at 22.5°C but wetter, with 105 mm.
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
April is the best month, with the highest score in our rating at 8.2, followed closely by September at 8.1. Based on Rome's weather data, April brings mild days around 19.5°C, cool nights around 8.9°C, about 10.9 hours of sun and 60 mm of rain. September is warmer at 27.2°C but wetter, with 90 mm of rain. June and October also rate as best months.
Yes, August rates as good, with a score of 6.3. It is one of the hottest months: in Rome, days average 32.5°C and nights stay warm at 21.2°C. It is also dry and sunny, with about 4.8 rain days, 30 mm of rain and 12.7 hours of sun. July is very similar and slightly hotter, at 33.1°C.
Yes, November rates as good, with a score of 6.2, but it is the wettest month. Rome gets about 140 mm of rain over 12.7 rain days, and sun drops to about 7 hours a day. Temperatures are still mild, with highs around 17.2°C and lows around 9.3°C. Pack a rain jacket for days out.
January rates as ok, with a score of 4.6, the lowest of the year. In Rome, days are cool at about 12.3°C and nights drop to about 3.8°C. Expect around 9.7 rain days, 67 mm of rain and about 7 hours of sun. It suits travellers who are happy with cool weather and shorter, grey days.
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