Rome
12 to 31°C
temperature
3367 hours
sunshine per day
486 mm
rain
238 days
dry
127 days
rain
0 days
snow

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 characterized 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 warm. 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 may rain or snow at times. 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 slowly rise 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
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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