Vatican in August

Very hot; Aug 15 closures.

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

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm; crowds thin from mid-month.
• OctoberGreatMild; good month.
• MayGreatWarm, busy.
• NovemberGoodCool, rain, short queues.

• VaticanHighs 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
• Rome, Vatican City · Vatican City and central Romehot

  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.

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.

• Ferragosto and the Assumption

  15 August · Rome

  Public holiday; the Museums close and many restaurants shut for August (check).

Crowds · Vatican City overall

High

Prices · Vatican City overall

High

Vatican City overall: Hottest month; Museums still full; 15 Aug holiday.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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