Rome in August

Heat and Ferragosto (Aug 15) closures.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatStill warm; crowds ease.
• OctoberGreatComfortable, some rain.
• MayGreatWarm and long days; good month.
• JanuaryGoodCool and quieter; some rain; Jan 6 holiday.

• RomeHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 3 days
• Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romehot

  Rome and Florence reach 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.Rome and Florence reach 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Estate Romana (summer events) check

  Summer · Various squares and parks

  Open-air concerts and films (check).

• Ferragosto

  15 August · Nationwide

  Many restaurants and shops close for a week around the date.

Crowds · Italy overall

High

Prices · Italy overall

High

Italy overall: Ferragosto (15 Aug): Italians on holiday, city restaurants shut for weeks, coast packed and priced at peak.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rome, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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