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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 56/100

Rome in August

Fair · 56/100
High / low33° / 19°daily averages
Precipitation29 mm6 wet days
Cloud cover10%monthly average
41.89° N, 12.51° EElevation 20 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goRome · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56August
Best timeApr–May · Oct
August: high / low33° / 19°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Rome averages daytime highs of 33° and night-time lows of 19° — hot weather by day. Expect around 29 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 10%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 5°.

August scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Rome. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 20:12 local time, giving 13 h 54 min of daylight. Days shorten by 74 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%25%
Dry days · 33%61%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Rome this month

Guidonia Montecelio
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Guidonia Montecelio

Lazio · 21 km NE
33°Aug high
6wet days
52score
Guidonia Montecelio
Marino
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Marino

Lazio · 18 km SE
30°Aug high
6wet days
64score
Marino
Albano Laziale
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Albano Laziale

Lazio · 22 km SE
30°Aug high
6wet days
68score
Albano Laziale
Frascati
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Frascati

Lazio · 17 km SE
31°Aug high
6wet days
61score
Frascati
ivTop of the table

Italy's best in August

Where to go in August
San Giovanni in Fiore
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San Giovanni in Fiore

Calabria
25°Aug high
6wet days
87score
San Giovanni in Fiore
Gizzeria
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Gizzeria

Calabria
25°Aug high
6wet days
86score
Gizzeria
Caccamo
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Caccamo

Sicily
27°Aug high
3wet days
84score
Caccamo
Erice
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Erice

Sicily
27°Aug high
4wet days
82score
Erice
·Questions

Rome in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Rome?

August scores 56/100 for Rome, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 33°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Rome in August?

Daytime highs average 33°C and night-time lows 19°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Rome in August?

Rome receives about 29 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 6 days.