When to go · Rome/Vatican
Rome/Vatican in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), major Catholic holidays.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Italy overall
- Prices
- High
- Italy overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Rome/Vatican
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), major Catholic holidays.
Weather in July
- Rome/VaticanHighs around 32 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- High
- Prices · Italy overall
- High
Italy overall: Heatwaves in Rome, Florence and the south; mountains and lakes at their best; book beds and trains early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen