Rome Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Rome has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 34°C / 93°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to 13°C / 55°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 5°C / 40°F. Rome receives about 928 mm of rain a year across roughly 106 wet days, with November the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Rome
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 40°F | 76 mm | 10 |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 67 mm | 7 |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 7°C / 44°F | 98 mm | 10 |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 64 mm | 11 |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 56°F | 83 mm | 12 |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 38 mm | 6 |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 22°C / 71°F | 18 mm | 3 |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 22°C / 71°F | 45 mm | 7 |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 105 mm | 8 |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 57°F | 80 mm | 10 |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 49°F | 151 mm | 12 |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 43°F | 104 mm | 10 |
Best time to visit Rome
April, October, May offer the most comfortable weather in Rome: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — April averages 19°C (67°F); October averages 23°C (74°F); May averages 24°C (75°F).
Rome climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Rome?
- July is the hottest month in Rome, with average daytime highs of 34°C / 93°F and overnight lows of 22°C / 71°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Rome?
- January is the coldest month in Rome, with average highs of 13°C / 55°F and lows of 5°C / 40°F.
- How much rain does Rome get a year?
- Rome receives about 928 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 106 wet days. November is the wettest month (151 mm on average) and July the driest (18 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Rome?
- April, October, May are the most comfortable months in Rome: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Rome →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Rome weather page.