Rome weather,
live right now
It's 29°C and overcast in Rome. Local time 08:45, sunset at 19:55. Weather models disagree on the cloud cover right now — trust the camera above.
Live
Trevi Fountain
29°
☁Overcast
Feels like 31° · UV 2
Wind
15 km/h
south-southeasterly
Humidity
69%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1011 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
06:28 → 19:55
13h 27m daylight
Air Quality
22 · Good
PM2.5 · 9 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
32°
25°
30%
Wed
35°
23°
— dry —
Thu
37°
23°
— dry —
Fri
38°
25°
— dry —
Sat
35°
27°
— dry —
Sun
35°
23°
— dry —
Mon
35°
21°
— dry —
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What's it like
In Rome, right now.
Rain across Rome — 0.0mm and a steady south-southeasterly. The cobblestones turn glassy and treacherous, but the empty courtyards and dimmed marble of the Vatican Museums become unforgettable. Bring grippy shoes.
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Where Rome goes when it rains
Curated for today's rain — dry, cosy, worth the detour.
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Common questions
What are the best months to visit Rome weather-wise?
April-May and September-October. Mild (18-26°C), long days, manageable crowds. Spring brings flowering Judas trees on the Aventine; autumn brings golden light on the Forum. Avoid July-August: 35-40°C+ with brutal sun, hot pavement, and many Roman restaurants closed for August holidays. November-March is mild (8-15°C) and atmospheric but rainier — good for museums, hard for sitting in piazzas.
What should I pack for Rome in summer?
July-August requires real heat planning. Pack light linen or cotton t-shirts and long sleeves (long sleeves protect from sun), a sun hat with a brim, real sunglasses (UV index 9-10), and walking sandals that breathe. Carry a refillable water bottle — Rome's nasoni (street fountains) provide cold drinking water everywhere. Avoid synthetic fabrics; they hold heat. A small umbrella works as sun protection too. Drink water hourly, not when thirsty.
What can you do in Rome on a rainy day?
The Vatican Museums need 4-6 hours indoors. The Galleria Borghese (book ahead, timed entry) is the world's best small museum and stays dry. Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant'Angelo, the underground of San Clemente (three layers of history below ground), and the catacombs all work in rain. For lunch: covered Mercato Trionfale or a long Roman pranzo in a trastevere trattoria. Light rain doesn't bother Romans — they pop open umbrellas and continue.
How hot does Rome get in July and August?
Hot. Average July highs are 32°C but heatwaves to 40-42°C happen 4-6 days each summer. Pavement temperatures hit 50°C+; the Forum becomes a furnace without shade. Older Roman buildings lack air conditioning. Practical strategy: be out 7-10am and after 6pm, stay in (museums or hotel) during 1-5pm, do dinner late (Romans eat at 9pm). The Pincian Hill and Villa Borghese have shade. Many Romans leave the city entirely in August.