Rome

Rome

Lazio, Italy

Local time09:00 Sunrise07:23 Sunset18:27 Elevation21 m
Photo: Absent-08 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Rome?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 35° 13° 4° 66 Jan 14° 4° 63 Feb 16° 7° 59 Mar 20° 9° 69 Apr 24° 13° 57 May 29° 17° 30 Jun 32° 20° 20 Jul 32° 21° 30 Aug 27° 17° 65 Sep 23° 13° 88 Oct 18° 9° 108 Nov 13° 5° 98 Dec mm
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 32° August
Coldest month 4° January
Wettest month 108mm November
Rain per year 753mm
Rainy days per year 74
Sunshine hours per year 2,725

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Romaciampino weather station, 13 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Sunshine hours Daylight
January 12.7 °C 4.1 °C 66 mm 7.4 156 9.5 h
February 13.6 °C 4.1 °C 63 mm 7.5 172 10.6 h
March 16.4 °C 6.6 °C 59 mm 6.8 203 11.9 h
April 19.5 °C 9.3 °C 69 mm 7.4 221 13.4 h
May 24.0 °C 13.3 °C 57 mm 5.5 277 14.6 h
June 28.8 °C 17.4 °C 30 mm 3.4 299 15.2 h
July 31.7 °C 20.0 °C 20 mm 2.2 338 14.9 h
August 32.2 °C 20.5 °C 30 mm 2.2 320 13.9 h
September 27.4 °C 16.7 °C 65 mm 6.0 238 12.5 h
October 22.9 °C 13.1 °C 88 mm 7.3 201 11.1 h
November 17.6 °C 9.2 °C 108 mm 8.8 153 9.8 h
December 13.4 °C 5.4 °C 98 mm 9.4 147 9.2 h
What to pack

What to wear in Rome

Day23 °C Night13 °C Rain88 mm

October in Rome: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 13 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Jacket Light windbreaker
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Folding umbrella Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Rome

Researched in October 2026
  • Wine from an enotecaRoman wine shops sell quality bottles, including Lazio wines. You can ask for advice.
    WhereWine shops downtown and in Trastevere
    No reliable price data

    Sources: romeactually.com · gpsmycity.com

  • Lazio produceOlive oil, truffle oil and regional wine are sold at a weekend market.
    WhereWeekend farmers' market near the Circus Maximus
    No reliable price data

    Sources: gocity.com

  • Handmade ceramicsHand-painted plates and tableware are sold in craft shops in the centre.
    WhereCraft shops in the historic centre
    US$ 44–88
    pair of pieces

    Sources: gpsmycity.com

  • Leather goodsBags, wallets and belts come from workshops in the centre and Trastevere.
    WhereWorkshops in the centre and Trastevere
    No reliable price data

    Sources: gpsmycity.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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