Rome at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 896 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Rome
Rome has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Rome is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September
What is the weather like in Rome in October?
In October, Rome is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rome.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 10 min07:21 – 18:30
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Rome
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Rome, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Rome: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Rome has about 11 rainy days with 114 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 12° | 4° | 5.3 h | 11 | 85 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 13° | 4° | 6.5 h | 10 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 15° | 6° | 7.2 h | 10 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 18° | 9° | 8.2 h | 9 | 68 |
| MayMay | 92 | 23° | 13° | 9.3 h | 8 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 28° | 17° | 10.7 h | 4 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 31° | 20° | 11.7 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 31° | 21° | 10.7 h | 4 | 23 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 26° | 17° | 8.2 h | 9 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 21° | 14° | 6.5 h | 11 | 114 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 17° | 10° | 5.5 h | 13 | 150 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 13° | 6° | 5.3 h | 12 | 113 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Rome
The best time to visit Rome is from April to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 150 mm of precipitation.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
12 or more rainy days
Rome month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January12° · 5 h
In January, Rome is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in January53February13° · 7 h
In February, Rome is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in February69March15° · 7 h
In March, Rome is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in March86April18° · 8 h
In April, Rome is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in April92May23° · 9 h
In May, Rome is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in May95June28° · 11 h
In June, Rome is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in June77July31° · 12 h
In July, Rome is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in July77August31° · 11 h
In August, Rome is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in August87September26° · 8 h
In September, Rome is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in September77October21° · 7 h
In October, Rome is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in October61November17° · 6 h
In November, Rome is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Rome.
Rome in November45December13° · 5 h
In December, Rome is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Rome.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,450 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Rome
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best time to visit Rome is from April to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Rome?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Rome?
The wettest month is November with 150 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rome get?
Rome gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in January there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Rome in?
Rome uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rome?
A nonstop flight from London to Rome takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,450 km.
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