Rome, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
Rome has a Mediterranean climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; January is the coldest at 54°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Rome's climate
Rome runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 16 mm (0.6 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 5.5 inches (140 mm). Highs range from 54°F (12°C) to 92°F (33°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
January bottoms out at 54°F (12°C) in daylight, 39°F (4°C) after dark. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 92°F (33°C) by day and 70°F (21°C) overnight. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 104°F (40°C) and the lowest daily minimum 14°F (-10°C). Precipitation concentrates in November - 5.5 inches (140 mm) on 13 days - and thins out by July.
Sunshine averages 10.1 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.8 hours. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May.
More climate facts for Rome
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 54°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 104°F (40°C) high · 14°F (-10°C) low
- Wettest month: November (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 19°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 73%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Rome
The best time to visit Rome is generally March to May and September to October, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Rome with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 92°F (33°C) with 70°F (21°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 39° | 10 | 2.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 9.4 h | 32% | 79% |
| February | 58° | 41° | 8 | 2.9 in | 8.3 h/day | 10.5 h | 29% | 78% |
| March | 61° | 44° | 11 | 3.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 11.8 h | 35% | 74% |
| April | 67° | 48° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 13.3 h | 31% | 71% |
| May | 74° | 56° | 12 | 3.1 in | 11.8 h/day | 14.5 h | 38% | 71% |
| June | 84° | 64° | 5 | 1.4 in | 13.3 h/day | 15.2 h | 18% | 65% |
| July | 92° | 70° | 4 | 0.6 in | 13.8 h/day | 14.9 h | 13% | 60% |
| August | 90° | 70° | 5 | 1.2 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.9 h | 15% | 62% |
| September | 81° | 63° | 9 | 3.5 in | 10.9 h/day | 12.4 h | 31% | 71% |
| October | 72° | 56° | 11 | 4.1 in | 8.8 h/day | 11.0 h | 36% | 78% |
| November | 63° | 49° | 13 | 5.5 in | 7.0 h/day | 9.7 h | 43% | 81% |
| December | 56° | 42° | 9 | 3.7 in | 6.9 h/day | 9.1 h | 30% | 82% |
Rome month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Rome's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.4 h
February
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.5 h
March
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 11.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
June
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 13.3 h
- Daylight
- 15.2 h
July
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 13.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.9 h
August
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
September
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.7 h
December
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
- Daylight
- 9.1 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Rome's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Rome's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring is mild here - highs near 67°F (20°C), nights near 49°F (10°C), and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Rome runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); rain comes on about 14 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Rome brings comfortable warmth: 72°F (22°C) by day, 56°F (13°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Rome stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
How unusual is Rome?
- Rome sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 62°F (16°C) as an annual average, 34.4 inches (875 mm) of precipitation and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Rome temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.