Rome's climate :
the weather in Rome, Italy,
in the summer.
Rome's climate changes with the seasons in Italy.
The summer climate in Rome, Italy can be described in one word : hot!!
Here you'll find all you need to know about the summer climate in Rome, Italy, and suggestions for things to do in Rome in the heat.
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Summer in Rome, when even the statues need a rest from the heat!
Piazza del Popolo, July. |
As the gorgeous warmth of
spring in Rome
grows into the heat of July, Rome takes on a different character. Lots of businesses close while their Italian owners head away from the city heat to the coast, and famous sites become packed with queues of tourists often tired and sometimes bad-tempered in the sweltering sun.
When is Summer? :
July and August are definitely the height of the summer months, with the heat often carrying through into mid-September. Even October can stay quite warm as
Rome's climate in autumn
is fairly temperate.
Temperature in Summer :
Officially, you will find information telling you that
Rome's average climate
in July and August is about 17°C, 91°F, dropping at night to around 17°C, 64°F. In fact, temperatures very often reach a minimum of 40°C (104°F). After August these figures can fall a little but it will remain around the 80°C mark for a large part of September.
Hot, hot, hot!!
What about rain? :
There's generally very little rain during these months, although there is the chance of an odd squall which cools the air. It may be hard to foresee this when you're shivering in the
winter months
but Rome's summer climate is so hot that you'll find yourself welcoming the rain if it comes!
So what's good about Rome's climate in Summer?
No need to worry about what clothes to take! - the predictability of the heat of Rome's climate in summer means that light clothing for both men and women is the order of the day. And nights are lovely and warm so eating outside while watching the world go by is a real pleasure.
And what's not good?
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Eating ice cream is the only thing to do in Rome's heat!
Steps by the Trevi Fountain in July.
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It's very, very hot!
There's not usually much of a breeze around Rome either, so the air can become extremely humid.
You'll find yourself sweating copiously and your energy will be sapped in the hottest part of the day between 11am and 3p.m.
You need to plan ahead. Make sure you watch the
daily weather forecast for Rome;
if you see it climbing, look at
how to keep cool
in the heat and take note of what you will need to do.
You should take the possibility of heat- and sun- stroke in the summer climate very seriously even on what may look like an overcast day. And if you have animals in Italy make sure you learn about
ways to prevent sunstroke in pets
too.
Around the time of the 'Ferragosto' holidays from 15 August, quite a lot of businesses close down as their owners, unable to tolerate Rome's climate, head for the coast. Be prepared for some bars and restaurants to be closed.
Any special
things to do in Rome
in the Summer?
There are always lots of outdoor events happening in the summer in Rome, from ballet to modern music festivals and the odd spontaneous party! These change each year, so keep your eyes open for posters locally or ask at your hotel.
One of the most spectacular events to take full advantage of Rome's climate in the summer is the open air opera at the Caracalla Baths which is an unforgettable spectacle. For more information, use this link to go to the bottom of our page about
Ancient Roman bathhouses.
And the heat of Italy's climate in the summer is a great excuse to eat lots of lovely Italian ice cream!
Weather in Rome, Italy, through the seasons.
Child-friendly things to do in Rome.
Rome's climate in summer to our home page about Italian culture.
