Italy
Things to do in Rome
Cooking classes, food tours and day trips and more, with the best month for each. Rome is most comfortable for sightseeing in April–May and October–November.
Photo: Bert Kaufmann from Roermond, Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cooking classes
- Food tours
- Day trips
- Walking tours
- Wine tours
- Boat tours
- Bike tours
- Private tours
- Segway tours
Popular tours in Rome
City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus TourFrom $18View 
Rome : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)From $51View 
Rome Night Tour: Ancient Rome at TwilightFrom $45View 
Rome: City Highlights Golf Cart TourFrom $74View 
Rome Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden GemsFrom $75View 
Rome Ghost Tour - The OriginalFrom $29View
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What to book in Rome
Rome month by month
Rome weather by month
Averages for Rome Urbe Airport, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 57 (14) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 77 (25) | 85 (30) | 91 (33) | 91 (33) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 63 (17) | 56 (13) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 47 (8) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 67 (19) | 67 (20) | 61 (16) | 54 (12) | 46 (8) | 40 (4) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:42 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:50 pm | 8:23 pm | 8:47 pm | 8:44 pm | 8:11 pm | 7:21 pm | 6:29 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:40 pm |
Day trips from Rome
- Cerveteri 21 mi
- Etruscan city of the dead: huge tombs carved like houses, a UNESCO site.
- Castelli Romani 16 mi
- Hill towns on the volcanic lakes south of Rome, known for wine and porchetta.
- Castel Gandolfo 14 mi
- Lakeside town above Lake Albano with the papal summer palace and gardens.
- Anzio 32 mi
- Seaside town with fish restaurants and the Second World War landing beaches.
- Civitavecchia 38 mi
- Rome's cruise port, with a Michelangelo-designed fort and seafront.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Rome?
For walking around and sightseeing, April–May and October–November. August is the warmest month at about 91°F (33°C), and January the coolest at about 55°F (13°C).
What is the rainiest month in Rome?
December, with about 9 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.