SOUTHERN EUROPE · 2.5H FROM LONDON

Best time to visit Rome
without extreme heat

Rome, Italy is most comfortable in January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is July (comfort 0/100). In August, daytime highs average 32.9°C (feels like 34.5°C) with 24.6 days over 30°C and 23.6 tropical nights.

LIVE
January
BEST MONTH
32.9°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
23.6
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
0/100
JULY COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 12.9° 4.7°10.6°000 100
February 15° 5.2°12.9°000 100
March 16.7° 6.8°14.7°000 100
April 19.3° 8.8°18.2°000 100
May 23.9° 13.5°24.2°1.400.4 97
June 30.9° 18.7°32.3°18.24.29 10
July 34° 21.7°35.5°27.813.623.2 0
August 32.9° 21.5°34.5°24.610.423.6 0
September 27.9° 17.6°28.9°8.605.4 56
October 23.4° 13.8°23.2°0.600.2 99
November 17.5° 9.2°16.6°000 100
December 13.9° 12.4°000 100

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Rome heat FAQ

Is Rome too hot in August?

For most visitors, yes. August daytime highs in Rome average 32.9°C (feels like 34.5°C), with 24.6 days over 30°C and 23.6 tropical nights when it stays above 20°C after dark. Consider January or February instead.

What is the best month to visit Rome for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Rome are January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is July, scoring 0/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Rome?

In August, nights in Rome average a low of 21.5°C, with 23.6 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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