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Rome in October
What October is really like in Rome: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Rome. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Golden light and mild days with the first autumn storms; a very good month for walking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Rome: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September days, golden October light and the start of the rains in November, when crowds and prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Rome Film Fest (Festa del Cinema di Roma, usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 22°C, lows near 11°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Rome?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Rome?
It is one of the best months to visit Rome. Golden light and mild days with the first autumn storms; a very good month for walking.
+How warm is Rome in October?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rome in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.