Italy · 41°54′N 12°30′E
Rome
Ancient ruins, piazzas and pasta at every turn.
- Good for
- Big city, Food, History & culture, Nightlife, Nature
- Rough daily spend
- around $140 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- September
Best time to visit Rome
Warmest in July (around 33° by day), coolest in January (12° by day, 4° at night). July has the fewest wet days (4). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for September.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° | 4° | 10 | 64 mm | 6.9 h |
| Feb | 15° | 5° | 8 | 73 mm | 8.3 h |
| Mar | 17° | 6° | 11 | 90 mm | 9.3 h |
| Apr | 20° | 9° | 10 | 61 mm | 10.8 h |
| May | 23° | 13° | 12 | 86 mm | 11.8 h |
| Jun | 30° | 18° | 5 | 33 mm | 13.3 h |
| Jul | 33° | 21° | 4 | 19 mm | 13.8 h |
| Aug | 33° | 21° | 5 | 33 mm | 12.8 h |
| Sep | 27° | 17° | 9 | 94 mm | 10.9 h |
| Oct | 23° | 13° | 11 | 96 mm | 8.9 h |
| Nov | 17° | 9° | 13 | 148 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 14° | 5° | 10 | 101 mm | 6.7 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 41°54′N 12°30′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Rome
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.