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Rome Weather and Climate

Rome's climate makes for travel year-round; however, spring and autumn are without a doubt the best times to travel in terms of Rome weather, with generally sunny skies and mild temperatures (although late autumn, November, can be rainy). Unfortunately, these times are also the peak tourist season, when the tour buses pour into Rome and tourists are herded around like cattle. Rome weather in July and August is unpleasantly hot for Rome travel, and Romans traditionally desert the stiflingly hot city in August, with many businesses closing; try to avoid visiting at this time. From December to February Rome weather is briskly cold, although it's rarely grey and gloomy.

This ancient city is great for travel all year round not only because of the mild Rome weather, but events-wise too. Italy 's calendar bursts year-round with cultural events ranging from colourful traditional celebrations with a religious and/or traditional flavour, through to cultural events. Summer is definitely the best time to travel to Rome if you want to catch the best of the festivals; however, the Romaeuropa festival is now a feature of the autumn calendar, the Roma opera season runs from December until June and the classical and contemporary music scene is lively all year round.

Annual Average Rome Weather