When to go · Rome, Italy
Best time to visit Rome
The sweet spot is May, September and October — averages 22°C, 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
April – June, September – October
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (32°C+) and mild winters (8–12°C). July and August are scorching and crowded — many Romans leave the city. Spring and autumn offer perfect weather: warm days, cool evenings, and manageable tourist numbers.
The short answer
22°C · 6 rainy days · mid season
25°C · 5 rainy days · mid season
19°C · 8 rainy days · mid season
Hardest months: December and January. averages 9°C, 8 rainy days, few other visitors.
Month by month
| Month | Avg temp | Rain days | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 8d | low | Chilly |
| February | 9°C | 7d | low | Chilly |
| March | 13°C | 7d | low | Mild |
| April | 17°C | 7d | mid | Comfortable |
| May | 22°C | 6d | mid | Comfortable |
| June | 26°C | 3d | high | Great weather, peak crowds |
| July | 29°C | 1d | high | Hot |
| August | 29°C | 2d | high | Hot |
| September | 25°C | 5d | mid | Comfortable |
| October | 19°C | 8d | mid | Comfortable but damp |
| November | 13°C | 9d | low | Mild |
| December | 9°C | 8d | low | Chilly |
Verdicts are read off the three columns to their left — temperature distance from 21°C first, then rainfall, with crowds breaking ties. Averages, so any given week can differ.
If you'd rather go cheap than perfect
January, February, March, November and December are low season in Rome — thinner crowds, and the months where accommodation is easiest to book late. Budget travellers already work to about $40–65 a day here; low season is where the accommodation share of that goes furthest.
Book the month you picked
Fares move with the same seasons as the crowds — the quiet months above are usually the cheap ones to fly.