When to go · Vatican City

Vatican City in October

Great month. Good weather; canonisations and synod events can close the square.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Vatican City

Good weather; canonisations and synod events can close the square.

No other month rates higher than October for Vatican City in this guide.

Rome · Vatican City and central Romebest weather
Hot July–August (33–38 °C (91–100 °F)) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.Hot July–August (91–100 °F (33–38 °C)) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.
Vatican22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain days

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

First month

Second month

October: Good weather; canonisations and synod events can close the square.

May: Busy but pleasant; book Museum slots weeks ahead.

Vatican City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.