Rome best travel season
There is no specific definition of the best travel season for your Roman holiday. It depends on what you want to see and experience on your Rome vacation.
Our support will help you with your decision making on when the best season to travel to Rome is.
Enjoy the Roman way of life, the archaeological sites and museums, the mountains or the sea. The best time to travel to Rome depends on your personal interests and every season in Rome has its charm.
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The weather
Rome has a Mediterranean subtropical climate with mild winters and tropical summers.
It is particularly pleasant from mid-February to mid-June and from mid-September to mid-November.
The warmest and driest time is from mid-June to mid-September. There are many events until late at night. The temperature does not drop below 20 °C (68 °F). Your accommodation should therefore have air conditioning for your roman summer vacation.
The average values in the climate table give you an overview of how the weather could develop over the course of the year. In summer it is sometimes warmer, in winter it is rarely colder than indicated in the table.
Rain showers usually don’t last long. Extensive rains can occur only sometimes in winter.
Best season to visit museums
The best months for museum visits are November, January and February. In these three months there are less visitors in Rome than usual and the museums are not so crowded. If you want to visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Borghese Gallery, it’s easier and more comfortable in these months.
Shopping on Rome vacation
Shopping is always a special experience in Rome. In the city center you can find chic Italian fashion, jewelry, art and antiques. Many visitors also stock up on gastronomic specialties.
Buy clothes at seasonal sale at a special price. The summer sale takes place in July, the winter sale starts on January 6th.
Find cheap accommodation
In Rome there is a wide range of accommodation: from campsites and BnBs to the most luxurious hotels in the best location, you can find many different types of housing.
Low season in Rome
In the low season you can find very good hotels at reasonable prices. Prices are particularly low from mid-November to mid-December and after January 6 to mid-February.
High season in Rome
Rome is always a popular travel destination. The high season is from Palm Sunday to late June and from mid September to early November. Rome is very busy in the months of April and October.
Holiday calendar
Enjoy the city
Rome has a lot to offer in every season. Here you can find a brief overview. For more details, visit our monthly information and events pages.
Spring
Spring is a very good time for a Rome vacation. From the beginning of Lent until Pentecost, many visitors are in Rome.
There are many events and activities in May and June, and many outdoor concerts in June and July.
Easter
Easter is one of the highest church feasts and many visitors come to Rome for Easter. For more information, visit our Easter in Rome article.
Summer
In summer, life in Rome takes place outside. There are many concerts. Rock in Rome takes place every year in June and July.
The Roman summer is celebrated on the Tiber from mid-June to early September.
Cinema screenings take place in public places between July and August.
There are concerts and opera performances in the baths of Caracalla.
August: the most beautiful month in Rome
In the hot season, Romans and tourists are rather nocturnal. In the hottest heat of the day, you retreat to air-conditioned rooms, visit churches and catacombs, or relax in a park or in an open-air museum such as the Palatine Hill or the baths of Diocletian.Autumn
Starting from mid-September the climate is very pleasant in Rome. It is cool at night, the air is almost spring-like in the morning and it is not too hot during the day.
This is the season with the most visitors to Rome.
Winter
In winter it is sometimes rainy and cold in Rome. It’s the best time of year to visit churches and museums and try traditional Roman cuisine.
The delicious but heavy Roman cuisine with fried artichokes and other specialties is more suitable for the cold season than for summer.
Christmas
Many Rome visitors also come for Christmas. At that time there are many cribs in Rome and the atmosphere around St. Peter’s Basilica is magical.
Last but not least, Rome is an Eldorado for your Christmas shopping. All major brands are represented in the center around Via dei Condotti. You will also find art, antiques, second hand and everything your heart desires.
Monthly overview: museums, events, weather
Rome May 2020 · Museums · Events · Hours
Rome May 2020, here you will find information about May in Rome. Find out here about museums, events, holidays, the weather and much more.
Rome birthday 2020 MMDCCLXXIII Dies Romana
Rome birthday. On April 21, 753 BC Romulus is said to have founded the city. With this date begins the chronology of the city and thus we have in the… ►►►
Rome April 2020 · Events · Museums · Weather · Easter
Rome April, here you will find information about April in Rome. April in Rome is high season and it takes a little preparation to enjoy your stay carefree and without… ►►►
Rome Easter 2020 · up-to-date and perfectly informed in Rome
Easter is usually high season in Rome. This year it will be different because of the Coronavirus crisis. Here you will find all information about Easter 2020 in Rome and… ►►►
Rome March 2020 · Events · Museums · Weather · Food
Rome March, here you will find information about March in Rome. Escape the Nordic cold and enjoy spring in Rome in March. Rome offers you an extensive program with museums,… ►►►
Carnival in Rome 2020 · Dates · Characters · History
The Carnival in Rome starts on Thursday February 20, 2020 and continues until Tuesday February 25. Mardi Gras is called “martedì grasso” in Rome. Find out here what you can… ►►►
Rome February 2020 · Events · Museums · Climate · Food
Rome February, here you will find information about February in Rome. Rome in February is ideal for visiting the museums, shopping and good Roman cuisine. From the second half of… ►►►
Chinese New Year in Rome 2020 · When and where
Chinese New Year in Rome. The Chinese celebrate the New Year according to their lunar calendar on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It falls on a date… ►►►
Rome January 2020 · Events · Climate · Food · Shopping
Rome January: Rome in January is very interesting. The xmas holidays end on the 6th of January and the winter sales begin. Whether luxury brands or reasonably priced goods, you… ►►►
Rome December 2019 · Events · Climate · Food
Rome December: Rome in December is a shopping paradise. Whether luxury brands or reasonably priced goods, you will find the latest fashion for every purse. The temperatures are mild and… ►►►
Rome November 2019 · Exhibitions · Concerts · Opening hours
Rome in November is worth the trip! Especially in the second half of the month there are not that many visitors in Rome and the attractions are more accessible. Temperatures… ►►►
Rome October 2019 · Events · Museums · Opening Hours
October is an exceptionally pleasant month in Rome. Many visitors come to Rome to enjoy this season. October in Rome is high season and you will find long queues everywhere…. ►►►
Rome September 2019 · Events · Museums · Hours
September is a very popular month in Rome. If you have time, you can combine your stay in Rome with a trip to the sea or to the nearby mountains…. ►►►
Rome August 2019 · Roman Summer · Museums · Hours
August is a special month in Rome. It is the classic month of the summer holidays. Most offices and businesses are closed in the two weeks around the middle of… ►►►
