Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rome Climate
Rome is a city in Italy (07) with a population of about 2,318,895. Its average annual temperature is 15.7°C (60°F), with roughly 761 mm of rain per year.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
761
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Rome Climate
Rome has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F) and receives about 761 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
761
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 46° | 79 mm |
| February | 9° / 48° | 72 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 63 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 62 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 44 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 32 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 17 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 35 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 68 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 93 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 106 mm |
| December | 9° / 48° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rome
The most comfortable months to visit Rome are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rome are typically June, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rome, Italy has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C and about 761 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Rome average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.