Rome weather

Any time, but probably best in spring and early summer (May and June) and autumn (October and November), as July and August can sometimes be uncomfortably hot.

Rome enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters.

Summer, from June to September, offers perfect blue skies and hot weather averaging 27°C in June and September, with a high of 30°C in July and August.

Spring and autumn average 15°C. Expect an average high of 16°C in March, 18°C in April and 23°C in May. Light showers are quite common in spring. October and November are wet but temperatures hover around a high of 22°C in October and 17°C in November.

Seasons
High season: From June to early-September, with July and August two months to avoid – the most expensive and crowded time to travel in Italy. Most hotels are fully booked with restaurants and nearby beaches at their busiest.

Shoulder season: From April to May, early-September to October, and from mid-December to 24 December.

Low season: From November to mid-December and 25 December to 30 March. Many hotels and restaurants close down for a month or two between November and February.