Climate Overview

Rome is located in the central Mediterranean region, protected by hills and only 25 km from the sea. The climate is Mediterranean with long, hot summers and mild, relatively wet winters.

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Sunshine Hours
Jan–Feb	4–12°C	7–8	4–5h
Mar–Apr	7–18°C	7–8	6–7h
May–Jun	13–28°C	4–5	8–10h
Jul–Aug	19–32°C	1–2	10–11h
Sep–Oct	15–26°C	5–7	7–8h
Nov–Dec	6–15°C	8–9	4–5h

Important: The summer heat in Rome can be brutal — July and August regularly bring 35°C and more. The city is a heat island of stone and asphalt, with little shade. Add to that millions of tourists. Anyone visiting the Roman Forum in high summer needs sun protection, water, and patience.