Month guide · Rome · Italy
Rome in July
What July is really like in Rome: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Very hot, with afternoons regularly above 30°C; plan museums for midday and keep outdoor sights for mornings and evenings.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Rome: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:44
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry, with temperatures often above 30°C, open-air concerts and opera, and some local closures around Ferragosto in mid-August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Festa de' Noantri in Trastevere (usually second half of July)
- Open-air opera at the Baths of Caracalla (usually June–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Colosseo
Colosseum
Book the first slot of the morning or a late-afternoon slot, and visit the Forum and Palatine at a different time of day on the same ticket to spread the walking.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours (half a day with the Forum)
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
Museum · Vatican City
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
The popes' collections fill kilometres of galleries: classical sculpture such as the Laocoön, the Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms with The School of Athens and finally the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo painted the ceiling and The Last Judgement.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
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Historic site · Centro Storico
Pantheon
Visit during a shower to watch rain fall through the oculus onto the marble floor, which has drainage holes beneath.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Landmark · Trevi
Trevi Fountain
Nicola Salvi's Baroque fountain, completed in 1762, shows Oceanus in a shell-shaped chariot drawn by sea horses against the back of Palazzo Poli.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 18°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Rome?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Rome in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Rome?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Very hot, with afternoons regularly above 30°C; plan museums for midday and keep outdoor sights for mornings and evenings.
+How warm is Rome in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rome in July?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.