Rome weather in October
Rome in October averages 17°C (63°F), 97 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Rome, October is the sixth warmest, the third wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
12–22°C · 54–71°F
- Rainfall
- 97 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
hours per day
What is Rome like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Rome in October?
A light rain jacket
About 97 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Rome is 4°C cooler than September and 27 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
October in Rome is 4.7°C warmer than November and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Rome in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 5 minutes in Rome, rising about 07:22 and setting about 18:27 local time.
October ends 1 hour 21 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 8 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Rome
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Rome
What to read before you book.
Rome weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 67 mm |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 69 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 57 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 75 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 62 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 33 mm |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 21 mm |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 38 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 70 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 97 mm |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 114 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 103 mm |
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FAQs about Rome in October
October climate averages for Rome, 1991–2020.
Rome averages 17°C (63°F) in October, ranging from about 12°C (54°F) at night to 22°C (71°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 97 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 17°C (63°F) against 13°C (55°F) in November — 4.7°C warmer.
October is 4°C cooler than September, and 27 mm wetter.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 5 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 15 hours 13 minutes in June and 9 hours 9 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:22 and sunset about 18:27 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 21 minutes shorter than it starts.
