Month guide · Rome · Italy
Rome in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Rome. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still warm but more comfortable, and the city returns to full life; one of the busiest months for visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Rome: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Romaeuropa Festival of contemporary performance (usually September to November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Colosseo
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Climb to the Farnese Gardens on the Palatine for the best overview of the Forum, and carry water — shade is scarce.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Views
- Outdoors
Religious site · Vatican City
St Peter's Basilica
One of the largest churches in the world, rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries with Michelangelo's dome and Bernini's colonnaded square, St Peter's holds Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's bronze canopy over the papal altar.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours with the dome
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- History
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Landmark · Tridente
Spanish Steps
Walk up the steps and continue along to the Pincio terrace above Piazza del Popolo for a sunset view over the domes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Shopping
Neighbourhood · Trastevere
Trastevere and Santa Maria in Trastevere
Trastevere is best explored on foot from Piazza di Santa Maria, where the basilica's medieval gold mosaics glow in the apse.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 15°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Rome?
One of the best months to visit Rome, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Rome?
It is one of the best months to visit Rome. Still warm but more comfortable, and the city returns to full life; one of the busiest months for visitors.
+How warm is Rome in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rome in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.