Best time to go to Rome

Evan Kingsley wrote on 9/24/2023. Last updated: 6/20/2024

Best Month to Visit Rome

Did you know the best time to visit Rome is typically late spring? Yes, we're talking April to June! This is when you'll find Rome at its most vibrant, alive with colors, fragrant with blooms, and humming with energy. The weather is typically brilliantly warm, but not quite in the blistering heat of high summer. Picture-perfect for that piazza espresso or that twilight gelato.

Cheapest Time to Go to Rome

On a shoestring budget and wondering when to set your sights on the Eternal City? Well, my fine frugal friends, the winter months from November to February (excluding the Christmas and New Year period) are usually the cheapest time to visit Rome. Flights tend to be more affordable, and accommodation rates dip significantly. Be ready to bundle up though – it can get a bit chilly!

Worst Time of Year to Visit Rome

If you're not fond of steaming heat and throngs of tourists, you might want to steer clear of Rome in August. Residents often escape the city's summer sizzle themselves, leading to closures of some smaller businesses and restaurants. More elbow room at the Trevi Fountain is tempting, but the soaring temperatures and potential for disappointment might just put a damper on your dolce vita.

Weather in Rome

Rome's weather can be as dramatic and varied as a Puccini opera. Sometimes, it's a gentle, romantic serenade, and other times, an impassioned aria. It's a year-round performance of distinctive seasons, each with its own charm and challenges.

To give you more clarity, here's a temperature overview for the city:

MonthAverage Temperature (°C)Average Temperature (°F)
January3.9 to 12.639 to 55
February4.1 to 1439 to 57
March6.3 to 15.943 to 61
April9 to 1948 to 66
May12.5 to 23.455 to 74
June16.2 to 27.461 to 81
July18.5 to 30.865 to 87
August18.6 to 31.465 to 89
September15.5 to 27.360 to 81
October11.8 to 2253 to 72
November7.1 to 15.945 to 61
December4.5 to 1340 to 55

In the end, Rome offers an opulent feast of experiences no matter when you visit. Remember, this is a city that's been delighting visitors for thousands of years, and there will always be a fresh slice of la dolce vita, whenever you choose to partake!


Evan Kingsley

Evan Kingsley

Hey, I’m Evan! Even though I’ve been bitten by a piranha, left stranded in the Sahara when my camel ditched me, and even spent a night in a Bhutanese jail over a supposedly stolen fruit (I swear I didn’t take it!), I still love traveling so much I don’t think I’ll ever stop. With over 130 countries under my belt, I’m always on the lookout for the next wild adventure… hopefully with fewer bites, camel betrayals, and misunderstandings over fruit!

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