When to go · Vatican
Vatican in July
Avoid month. Hot and crowded; early entries only.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- High
- Vatican City overall
- Prices
- High
- Vatican City overall
Verdict
AvoidVoykit month rating for Vatican
Hot and crowded; early entries only.
Weather in July
- Rome, Vatican City · Vatican City and central Romehot
Hot July–August (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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Vatican City overall
- High
- Prices · Vatican City overall
- High
Vatican City overall: Heat and long queues; papal audiences may pause for the summer — check.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen