Rome · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 15° |
MINMIN | 5° | 5° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 10° | 6° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 16° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d58mm | 6d65mm | 6d67mm | 4d39mm | 4d36mm | 2d20mm | 1d9mm | 2d19mm | 4d63mm | 5d73mm | 8d110mm | 6d74mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Rome — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 25°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 19 mm of rain over 2 days. Sea temperature is 25°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Packing list for Rome in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Dünne Strickjacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Rome?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Rome (Climate Score: 90/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Rome in August?
- In August, Rome sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Rome in August?
- In August, Rome receives an average of 19 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Rome get in August?
- Rome averages 10 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Rome in August?
- Water temperature in Rome in August averages 25°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
