Climate in Rome

Rome, Italy has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 15.7°C and the city receives roughly 800 mm of precipitation across 90 rainy days a year, with around 2475 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 26.9°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.6°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Rome is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Rome receives about 800 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 90 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Rome sees an estimated 2475 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Rome are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Rome has a climate comfort score of 87/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Milan — Mediterranean, comfort 82/100
• Climate in Madrid — Mediterranean, comfort 94/100
• Climate in Barcelona — Mediterranean, comfort 88/100