Climate in Rome — Annual Weather Overview
Rome has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 33.7°C) and the coolest is January (12.3°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.4°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 906mm. November is the wettest month at 169.3mm, while July averages just 10.9mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.1 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 19.8°C, 203mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 31.9°C, 109mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 23.0°C, 329mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 13.8°C, 265mm rain.
Rome — Monthly Temperatures
Rome — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Rome stays reasonable all year.
Rome weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3°C | 3.7°C | 78.3mm | 7.1h | 9 | 10/10 |
| February | 14.9°C | 4.9°C | 45.2mm | 9.0h | 5 | 10/10 |
| March | 16.3°C | 5.8°C | 74.5mm | 9.6h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 18.8°C | 8.1°C | 68.4mm | 10.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 24.4°C | 13.6°C | 60.5mm | 11.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| June | 29.4°C | 17.8°C | 55.0mm | 13.1h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 33.7°C | 21.2°C | 10.9mm | 13.9h | 4 | 10/10 |
| August | 32.6°C | 21.1°C | 43.4mm | 12.7h | 5 | 10/10 |
| September | 28.3°C | 17.5°C | 80.8mm | 11.0h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 23.0°C | 13.5°C | 78.9mm | 9.0h | 10 | 10/10 |
| November | 17.8°C | 9.6°C | 169.3mm | 7.1h | 13 | 9/10 |
| December | 14.1°C | 6.4°C | 141.2mm | 6.3h | 12 | 9/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Rome. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Rome have?
Rome has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 12.3°C in January to 33.7°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Rome?
July is the hottest month in Rome, with average highs of 33.7°C and lows of 21.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Rome?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 12.3°C and lows of 3.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Rome?
November is the wettest month, averaging 169.3mm of rainfall over around 13 rainy days.
How much rain does Rome get per year?
Rome receives around 906mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (10.9mm).
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best time to visit Rome is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.