Climate of Rome
Rome's climate is Mediterranean. That means summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and wet. This is because Rome is located on the west coast of Italy, so the city is characterised by mild temperatures and long, dry summers. Winters are mild and wet. It is a pleasant city to visit in any season, with pleasant temperatures and enough sunshine to enjoy all that Rome has to offer.
Climate averages for the whole year
- Day: the average daily temperature during the day is between 12°C and 31°C
- Night:the average nighttime temperature is between 6°C and 21°C
- Rain: it rains 127 days and there is a total of approximately 486 mm rainfall
- Sun hours: throughout the year there are 3367 sun hours
Maximum temperature: | between 12°C and 31°C |
Warmest month: | 31°C in August |
Coldest month: | 12°C in January |
Night temperature: | between 6°C and 21°C |
Dry days: | 238 days |
Days with rain: | 127 days |
Days with snow: | 0 days |
Total rain sum: | 486 mm |
Hours of sunshine: | 3367 hours |
Summer in Rome
In summer, Rome can get quite hot. Temperatures can reach above 30 degrees Celsius, especially in July and August. Although summers are hot, you can enjoy a pleasant breeze from the sea, which relieves some of the heat.
Winter in Rome
Winters in Rome are usually mild and humid. The mercury rarely drops below freezing, but it can rain or snow from time to time. The average temperature in winter is around 10 degrees Celsius.
Spring in Rome
Spring in Rome is a pleasant time to visit the city. Temperatures rise slowly and humidity decreases. The average temperature in spring is around 15 degrees Celsius.
Autumn in Rome
Autumn is a popular time to visit Rome because of its pleasant climate. Temperatures fall slowly and humidity increases. The average temperature in autumn is around 20 degrees Celsius.
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Temperature graph
This graph shows the average maximum temperature (red) and minimum temperature (blue) for Rome.
Precipitation graph
This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month for Rome.
Climate table of Rome
In this climate table you can see at a glance what the average weather per month is for Rome. The data has been collected over a 30-year period, from which an average per month has been derived. From year to year the differences may be larger or smaller, but with this climate table you have a good idea of what the weather for Rome might be like in a given month.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day temp. (°C) | 12 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
Night temp. (°C) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Precipitation (mm) | 51 | 55 | 42 | 30 | 31 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 67 | 84 | 45 |
Days with rain | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Dry days | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Sun hours per day | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
UV-index | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Best time to visit Rome
The best time to visit Rome in Italy is from April through October. In this period you have a warm temperature and little precipitation. The highest average temperature in Rome is 31°C in August and the lowest is 12°C in January.
Climate of Rome by month
What is the average climate in a given month for Rome? Click on a month to see all monthly averages for sunshine, maximum and minimum temperatures, percent chance of rain per day, snowfall and number of rainy days.
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