Weather in Rome in July
July in Rome is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Italy, this is how Rome actually wears July, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, July sits in the middle of Rome's year.
- Average temp
- 25°C
19–31°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 11.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Rome. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember July for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for July in Rome is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
July is on the drier side of the year in Rome. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not November, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Rome
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Rome
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Rome
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FAQs about Rome
Climate averages for Rome, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Rome is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 114 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
