Rome weather,
live right now
It's 25°C and clear sky in Rome. Local time 01:45, sunset at 20:45.
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Trevi Fountain
25°
☀Clear sky
Feels like 30° · UV 0
Wind
3 km/h
northeasterly
Humidity
83%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1016 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
05:45 → 20:45
15h 0m daylight
Air Quality
27 · Good
PM2.5 · 11 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
34°
23°
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Sun
35°
22°
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Mon
35°
23°
— dry —
Tue
37°
24°
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Wed
37°
22°
— dry —
Thu
39°
22°
— dry —
Fri
37°
25°
— dry —
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What's it like
In Rome, right now.
A glorious Roman day — 25°C with that famous golden light pouring over the rooftops. The kind of weather Fellini built films around. Skies stay dry through the day. Make a wide loop through the centro storico while the cafés are still calm.
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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.