Best time of the year to visit Rome, Italy

Spring and autumn mark the peak season & during the summer festivals and concerts fill the squares, making the summer worth the heat. 

So you are planning to visit Rome in summer it's always a good idea to plan your visit as early as possible. Remember, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 

Get up and out early, take a long lunch (nap if you want) and resume your activities in the late afternoon.  Of course, staying up late is always a good idea when visiting Rome...so try to find time to sleep!

During August a lot of shops and restaurants close. This is more toward the last two weeks of August, through our experience. We visited the first week of August and didn't have any problems.During the winter, especially January thru March, expect to wait in fewer lines. 

The climate in Rome is fine throughout the year though spring and fall are the best seasons. 

During this time people from all over the world flock to the city to witness and enjoy everything that the Eternal City has to offer. And it's nice to know during theses seasons the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. 

During spring and fall the daytime has plenty of sun, but later in the afternoon the famous Roman sunsets show off their beautiful faces to enlighten the tourists.

The summer in Rome is also very popular.  It's also very hot.  But when winter comes, you'll experience the mildest climate on earth.  It's coupled typically by some persistent rainy spells.

More from our Rome Travel Guide