01Weather
Rome weather in August
Afternoons in August average 32.5 °C (90 °F) and nights cool to 21.0 °C (70 °F). The month brings about 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 2 days. Compared with July it is 0.2 °C cooler; September is 5.0 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 36 °C / 97 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 29 °C / 84 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 18 °C / 65 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 25.4 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 6 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 39.0 °C / 14.7 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 06:03 | 20:28 | 14.4 h |
| 15 August | 06:18 | 20:10 | 13.9 h |
| 31 August | 06:34 | 19:45 | 13.2 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 72 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Rome).
03Crowds
How busy Rome is in August
moderate The main sights are moderate in August. What drives it:
- Ferragosto on 15 August
- many Romans away, some restaurants closed
- heat
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2027 | Assumption Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Rome in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ferragosto | 15 August, national holiday | holiday |
07Packing
What to pack for Rome in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- something for heat: 25 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is the hottest month, with afternoons around 32 °C, and Ferragosto on 15 August empties the city of Romans; many neighbourhood restaurants and shops close for two weeks around the holiday, while the major sights stay open and crowded with international visitors. The Assumption is a public holiday, with the Pantheon's rose-petal ceremony at Pentecost long past but the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto filling the piazzas with free dancing.
Hotel rates dip in the second half once the European holiday peak passes. Rain falls on about four days, usually as a late-afternoon storm that briefly cools the evening. The Vatican Museums and Colosseum run their longest queues of the year between ten and two; book the first slot of the day. Trastevere and Testaccio are the quarters most affected by closures; the centre around the Pantheon less so. The city comes back to life in the first week of September.
09Compare
Rome month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 15 °C | 6 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 7 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 20 °C | 9 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Good |
| May | 24 °C | 13 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 30 °C | 18 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 33 °C | 21 °C | 2 | – | busy | Good |
| August | 32 °C | 21 °C | 2 | – | moderate | Good |
| September | 28 °C | 17 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 23 °C | 13 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 18 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Excellent |
| December | 14 °C | 6 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Rome.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Venice in August | 29 °C | 6 |
| Budapest in August | 29 °C | 8 |
| Barcelona in August | 30 °C | 4 |
| Prague in August | 26 °C | 10 |
| Paris in August | 25 °C | 10 |
| Amsterdam in August | 23 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Rome in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Rome?
August is a good month to visit Rome. Daytime highs average 32 °C (90 °F), rain falls on about 2 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Rome in August?
Expect hot days around 32 °C (90 °F) and nights near 21 °C (70 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 36 °C, and one in ten stays below 29 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in August?
August brings about 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain over roughly 2 days, which is dry by Rome standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 6 percent.
What should I wear in Rome in August?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Rome crowded in August?
The main sights are moderate in August. Main drivers: Ferragosto on 15 August; many Romans away, some restaurants closed; heat.
What time does it get dark in Rome in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 20:10 and rises at 06:18, giving 13.9 hours of daylight.