Rome month by month

The best time to visit Rome

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Rome is October · May · September: 22° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	12° / 4°	Low	$	Quiet
February	13° / 4°	Low	$	Quiet
March	16° / 6°	Moderate	$	Fair
April	19° / 9°	High	$$	Great
May	24° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
June	28° / 16°	High	$$	Great
July	31° / 18°	High	$$$	Fair
August	31° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
September	27° / 15°	High	$$	Ideal
October	22° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	16° / 8°	Moderate	$	Fair
December	13° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months October May September April

The year in Rome

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Rome.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 20°C · Warm and dry before summer’s crushing heat

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 30°C · Hot, long days, peak crowds arrive

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 22°C · Cooling down, locals return, comfortable evenings

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 13°C · Cool, nativity scenes, holiday crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

April ·July ·August

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 4° – 31°
Strongest months: October, May, September
Good for: culture · city · food · romance

Events in Rome

Apr Holy Week & Easter — Papal Mass at St. Peter’s draws huge crowds over Easter.
Apr Natale di Roma — Costumed parades mark the city's mythical founding anniversary.
Jul Festa de Noantri — Trastevere’s patron-saint street festival fills the neighborhood with music.
Aug Ferragosto — Mid-August holiday empties the city as Romans head to the coast.

Every month in Rome

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Rome in January 12° · $ Quiet Rome in February 13° · $ Quiet Rome in March 16° · $ Fair Rome in April 19° · $$ Great Rome in May 24° · $$ Ideal Rome in June 28° · $$ Great Rome in July 31° · $$$ Fair Rome in August 31° · $$ Fair Rome in September 27° · $$ Ideal Rome in October 22° · $$ Ideal Rome in November 16° · $ Fair Rome in December 13° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Rome?

What is the cheapest time to visit Rome?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 60%.

What is the weather like in Rome?

Average highs sit around 31°C with lows near 4°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Rome