{"id":12220,"date":"2013-03-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/weather-in-rome-italy\/"},"modified":"2022-07-23T07:47:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T07:47:36","slug":"weather-in-rome-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/weather-in-rome-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather in Rome Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Weather in Rome Italy<\/h2>\n

Rome during Spring and Summer<\/h2>\n

Good\u00a0months to visit are May and October. \u00a0The weather in Rome<\/strong> Italy in early May, the azaleas are placed along the Spanish Steps, the temperatures are warm but bearable, outdoor dining is a pleasure, and for those who enjoy the beach, Fregene and Ostia are short rides away on public transportation.\u00a0 Fregene, by the way, is the cleaner, less polluted of the two beaches.<\/p>\n

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Weather Map of Rome<\/p><\/div>\n

Temperatures range from the 70s to 80s Fahrenheit and it is relatively dry.\u00a0 In October, temperatures are still warm, generally in the 70s, and the sun creates this golden glow as the day progresses into evening. But you can get sudden and heavy downpours and evening can have a sharp drop in temperatures.<\/p>\n

That said, Rome in March\u00a0will sometimes\u00a0reward you\u00a0with warm, sunny days and nights that occasionally demand a light sweater or jacket. In 2005, however, the temperatures in mid-March dipped below freezing and never got above 50 degrees F during the day.\u00a0 July and August can be oppressively hot.<\/p>\n

A visit in August is not recommended, despite the lure of low hotel prices.\u00a0 Prices are low because Romans are not there and the city pretty much closes shop.\u00a0 It is called \u201cFerragosto,\u201d the month-long vacation Romans take to beat the heat and head to the Castelli (the hills outside Rome such as Frascati, Albano, and, in the case of the Pope, Castel Gandolfo).\u00a0 The term actually refers to the Roman Catholic feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15.\u00a0 If you are there at this time, you will be surprised by the lack of activity in this normally bustling capital.<\/p>\n

Drink plenty of water during the hot months, and despite whatever you heard, the water flowing from any public drinking fountain (from the artistic lion\u2019s mouth to the one that look like taller fire-hydrants), is safe, clean and refreshing.<\/p>\n

Rome during Autumn and Winter<\/h2>\n

What should one expect during late fall and winter?\u00a0 The rainy season starts in November \u2014 be prepared for downpours.\u00a0 You can watch the Tevere (Tiber) rise along its walled banks, covering the walkways used in the drier months. \u00a0 This continues pretty much through February, but the weather can be unpredictable.<\/p>\n

Snowstorms can happen during the dead of winter. \u00a0Romans are unprepared for snow, and those who tried to remove it from the front of their shops and homes by throwing hot water on it obviously only made things worse.\u00a0 With the Mediterranean climate, weather patterns can be unpredictable.\u00a0 There are smaller crowds at this time and it will be just slightly easier getting restaurant reservations or standing in somewhat shorter lines at attractions and museums, except the Vatican Museums, where long lines exist year-round.<\/p>\n

Also be aware that while Holy Week (which can fall any time between mid-March to late April, depending on the calendar), is a beautiful and sacred celebration in Rome, it is also one of the most crowded times to be in Rome.[\/tab][end_tabset]<\/p>\n

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