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Rome in June
What June is really like in Rome: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and long-lit; sightseeing is best early and late in the day, and outdoor summer festivals begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Rome: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:34
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:47
- Daylight
- About 15.2 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, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Republic Day parade on Via dei Fori Imperiali (2 June)
- Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Rome's patron saints (29 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Borgo
Castel Sant'Angelo
Built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in the 2nd century, the drum-shaped fortress later became a papal stronghold linked to the Vatican by the Passetto di Borgo, an elevated corridor.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
Park · Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese park
Hire a four-person pedal cart near the Pincio for a family loop of the park, then watch the sunset from the terrace.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
Historic site · Appia Antica
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Begun in 312 BC, the 'queen of roads' still runs south from the city past tombs, villas and early Christian catacombs such as San Callisto and San Sebastiano.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Historic site · Aventine
Baths of Caracalla
Visit in the late-afternoon light, then walk downhill to the Circus Maximus.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 16°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Rome?
A shoulder-season month, 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 June a good time to visit Rome?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, dry and long-lit; sightseeing is best early and late in the day, and outdoor summer festivals begin.
+How warm is Rome in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rome in June?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.