The capital and the Eternal City, Rome’s streets wear its 3,000 years of history very well. The power of the ancient Roman Empire can be viewed today even from the exterior of its many icons of antiquity: the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, Vatican City and the pock-marked façade of the Pantheon, not to mention the countless manhole covers that still proudly proclaim SPQR: the government of the ancient Roman Republic.
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When to travel
The Eternal City can be visited year-round; if you’re not fussed about sun, it’s best to visit in the off or shoulder season (October to March). From early spring until autumn the city smoulders and is crowded with tourists, but this is when you’ll find the best exhibitions and street festivals, alfresco dining and a lively atmosphere.
WEATHER: Hot in summer, mild in the autumn and winter, Rome is a year-round destination ideal for short breaks.
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
8 | 6 | 25 |
Feb |
9 | 8 | 20 |
Mar |
12 | 8 | 19 |
Apr |
14 | 10 | 18 |
May |
21 | 12 | 33 |
Jun |
23 | 13 | 6 |
Jul |
26 | 14 | 7 |
Aug |
24 | 13 | 0 |
Sep |
22 | 10 | 42 |
Oct |
18 | 8 | 38 |
Nov |
13 | 7 | 49 |
Dec |
10 | 6 | 96 |