Weather
Average highs sit around 31°C with lows near 18°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Rome — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
Events & what’s on
Look out for Ferragosto while you’re there.
- Ferragosto — Mid-August holiday empties the city as Romans head to the coast.
The verdict
August is a mixed month in Rome. You get 31° / 18°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
