Weather in Rome

When is the best time to visit Rome for a vacation? The official tourist season in the Italian capital opens in mid-March and lasts until mid-October. Here's how the weather in Rome changes throughout the year:

• It is considered that the best time to visit Rome is in late spring - April-May, when the temperature is around +22ºC, with clean air and relatively warm sea temperatures (up to +20ºC).

• The hottest time is July-August (+30ºС and above). Whether it is worth going to Rome during this period is a big question. So, the locals prefer to spend the summer on the sea coast (for example, in Capri). It is too hard to look at palaces and fountains under the scorching sun and at very high humidity. But summer is exactly the time when it is cheaper to go to Rome;

• The weather in Rome is most unpredictable during autumn. To avoid spending your entire vacation with an umbrella, we recommend checking the weather in Rome for at least a week, or even the full 14 days before your departure. By the way, the beach season in Rome continues until October, and during this time, the sea temperature can reach up to +22ºC.

• Winter in Rome rarely sees snowfall. From December to March, you can expect rain and cold winds. The air temperature rarely drops below +4ºC, so if you dress warmly, you can confidently visit Rome in winter.

In general, the weather forecast for Rome is difficult to predict. The best way out is to use an online service with 3-5 day weather forecasts for Rome.