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The weather in Rome, Italy :
learn about Rome's climate
before you go!


On this page you'll find details of the seasonal weather in Rome (Italy), an Italian weather tool to show you what the forecast is today and for the next few days, and ideas on how to keep cool in the heat.


Did you know that Rome's climate is even milder than some of the warmest parts of Italy? 


That's because it's only about thirty kilometres (eighteen miles) from the Mediterranean sea, and protected to the north by the Apennine mountains.


In fact, it's so mild that we have sat out to eat in Rome in mid-December - albeit with our coats on!



Weather in Rome, Italy : average temperatures.

So winters are generally quite mild, although it can be wet, and summers get warm earlier and last longer than other parts.  Of course, there can be exceptions - to everyone's amazement, in the winter of 2010 in Rome it snowed heavily for the first time n twenty-one years.


But it's not unusual to have warm weather from early May until the middle or end of October - perhaps not hot enough for the beach, but certainly good for sitting out to eat.

Rome Italy weather temperature bar chart.




The weather in Rome, Italy : average rainfall.

Somehow, visitors always seem to be taken by surprise when it rains in Rome.  In fact, although it's generally very warm, it can also be very wet.  During the winter, rains tend to be longer-lasting whereas the summer tends to see more storms, with rains being quite heavy but lasting only a short time.


So, although it's never as wet as Venice in spring or autumn, it's always a good idea to take a small umbrella with you when visiting the Eternal City - just in case.


Rome Italy weather rainfall bar chart.




The weather in Rome, Italy - season by season.

We love Rome at any time of year.  Each season has its own advantages, and there are things to do in Rome in each.


These pages each deal with one season and include what you can expect the weather to be like, what there is to see and do in Rome at that time of year, and whether it's likely to suit your needs.




Rome's climate in the spring.


Romes climate spring.
Rome in the spring - perhaps the most romantic of all the seasons in Rome.  Flowers are out on the Spanish Steps, the grey days of winter are gone, Easter in Rome has arrived and Rome is waking up.


A wonderful time to see Rome attractions.




The weather in Rome, Italy, in the summer.



Romes climate summer
Italian weather in the summer is almost universally hot.  If you like the sun, this is the time for you to visit Rome.


Hot days, warm balmy nights, meals under the stars - Rome in summer. 




Rome's climate in the autumn (fall).


Romes climatefall.
We were married in Rome in the early autumn.  The sky was a perfect blue, the evening was warm enough to sit under the stars overlooking Rome.


Not surprisingly, we think the autumn is perhaps the loveliest of seasons in Rome. 


It's our favourite time to visit. Find out why by following this link.




Rome's climate in the winter months.


Romes climate winter.
Bright blue skies, Rome's sights and lights reflected on rainy streets, chestnuts and hot chocolate and all the excitement of Christmas - what could be nicer than Rome in the winter?


This page tells you all about it.




Rome, Italy : weather today and a six day forecast.


Romes weather today.
Planning to travel to Rome soon and want to know what the weather's like?


This page has a weather tool showing the weather forecast for Rome today and a link to a six day forecast to help you prepare for your journey.




How to keep cool in Rome.


Romes climate fall.
Italian weather in the summer can be incredibly hot, and Rome can become almost unbearable.


Here are the first five of our ten tips about how to keep cool in Rome's summer climate.




How to keep cool - part two.


Romes climatefall.
In our second set of tips about how to keep cool in the heat of Roman summer days we look at how to use an unlikely combination of buses, beaches and buildings to keep cool.


Follow our advice and you'll be ready for anything!






Things to do in Rome for kids fed up with the sights!



Weather in Rome, Italy to our home page about Italian culture.



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