Rome, also known as Roma, is the capital of Italy in the Lazio region. According to myth, its name returns to the kingdom time, adapted from the first King’s name, Romulus. Fontana di Trevi, Colosseum, Barcaccia, Spanish Steps and Trinità dei Monti, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Castel Sant’Angelo, Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda, and Victor Emmanuel II Monument are the characteristic symbols of the city which you must visit on your trip to Rome. Vatican City is an independent country and a one-kilometer-long territory inside Rome, known as the smallest state in the world. Vatican Railway is the shortest national railway in the world with a length of 300 meters.
To have fun visiting this city you should collect information about the climate and find the best time to go to Rome. You don’t need to swipe between the web pages of various blogs; we are here to help you get them all in one. But before explaining the best time to visit Rome, the Dena Trip tourist guide recommends you read further on other timetables.
Other Timetables
Discover facts about other wonderlands in Italy at the links suggested below:
- The best time of year to visit the Amalfi Coast
- The best time of year to visit Venice
- The best time to go to Sicily
- The best time to go to Tuscany
In each link, you might find more links to more timetables on the best time for traveling to different areas in Italy
The Best Time to Go to Rome
In a nutshell, the best time to go to Rome begins from about March 15th and ends about the end of May. The Mediterranean climate makes Rome very hot during the summer. So if you are sensitive to high temperatures, it’s not a good idea to visit Rome after May. If you are interested in the mild winters, you should visit Rome in this season. Usually, the temperature is above 0ºC and it rarely snows. October, November, January, and February are the coldest among the months.
Depending on the specific time of the year, daylight hours may vary from 9 (in December) to 15 (in June). To find the best time to go to Rome, you should first consider what type of activities are you going to do. If interested in nightlife, wintertime suits your goals and if looking for outdoor activities, you should travel after March.
In spring, Rome is sunny and mild. Usually in May, the temperature is about 21ºC which makes it an ideal time to travel to the city. It is the best time to visit the Colosseum and outdoor landmarks. As spring is known for flowers, it is the best time to visit different gardens and beautiful places in Rome such as Savello Park called the Orange Garden on Aventine Hill, 450-acre Villa Ada Park, Park of the Aqueducts, Sakura Blossoms (Cherry trees) beside the Lake in EUR district, and flowers in Rome’s neighborhoods like Trastevere and Borghese Park. In these places, you can smell the perfume of flowers blooming. From about March 15th to the end of this month is the best time to go to Rome for spring lovers. Note that it is not a good choice to visit Rome at this time of the year for people who are allergic to flowers.
Another perfect choice is to go to Rome on April 21. It is the date King Romulus founded this legendary eternal city. This day is highly important and respected among Romans. At this special event, Romans parade in special traditional costumes from the morning to the afternoon. If you are interested in fireworks and lights, this is the true time to go to Rome.
