When is the best time to visit Rome?

It is pleasant to be out from April to May and from September to October: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 33 °C; it rains most often in November.

What should you see in Rome?

Start with Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, and Roman Forum.

How do I get around Rome?

You can use buses, trams and the metro. The metro network is relatively sparse.

Is Rome safe at night?

Rome is generally considered safe, also at night. Take care around Termini station after dark, though, and watch out for pickpockets in crowded places.

Can I explore Rome by bike?

Yes, you can explore Rome by bike, including on a guided ride.

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Travel guide · Italy

Rome

Explore ancient ruins, churches and lively squares in Rome.

PleasantApr–May, Sep–Oct
From Frankfurt1 h 45 min
Well-known hotels8.3 out of 10
Warmest monthJul, 33 °C

Rome brings together buildings from many periods and a lively historic centre. It suits you if you want to explore ancient history, art and Christian architecture.

See the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, visit St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel, and stop by the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. For a walk, explore the historic centre’s lanes or follow the paths along the Tiber.

Pleasant from April to May and from September to October

Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.

April: 11 to 21 °C, rain on 2 days in 10

All months as a table

Month	Low to high	Rain
January	4 – 14 °C	2 in 10
February	5 – 15 °C	3 in 10
March	7 – 17 °C	3 in 10
April	11 – 21 °C	2 in 10
May	16 – 24 °C	3 in 10
June	21 – 30 °C	1 in 10
July	23 – 33 °C	1 in 10
August	22 – 33 °C	1 in 10
September	18 – 28 °C	2 in 10
October	13 – 24 °C	2 in 10
November	10 – 19 °C	4 in 10
December	6 – 14 °C	3 in 10

Getting there

From Frankfurt about 1 hr 45 min by schedule. You land in Rome (FCO), 22 km from the centre.

Where to stay in Rome?

The best-known hotels

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8.3Hotel Milton Roma★★★★ · 10,907 reviews
9.8The RomeHello9,401 reviews
8.7The Hive Hotel★★★★ · 8,864 reviews
7.3Hotel Sant'Angelo★★★ · 8,409 reviews
8.2Hotel Quirinale★★★★ · 8,003 reviews
7.5Palma★★★ · 8,003 reviews
7.7Hotel 55 Fifty-Five - Maison d'Art Collection★★★★ · 7,638 reviews
8.2Hotel Giolli Nazionale★★★ · 7,572 reviews

Worth seeing

Food and drink

Roman specialities include fiori di zucca, suppli and carciofo alla giudia. Try pasta amatriciana, gricia, carbonara or cacio e pepe, as well as coratella con i carciofi or trippa alla romana.

What travellers ask

It is pleasant to be out from April to May and from September to October: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 33 °C; it rains most often in November.
From Frankfurt about 1 hr 45 min by schedule. You land in Rome (FCO), 22 km from the centre.
Start with Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, and Roman Forum.
You can use buses, trams and the metro. The metro network is relatively sparse.
Rome is generally considered safe, also at night. Take care around Termini station after dark, though, and watch out for pickpockets in crowded places.
Yes, you can explore Rome by bike, including on a guided ride.

As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.

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