Rome in August
Ferragosto empties the city of Romans and shutters half the restaurants, while the monuments stay busy and the heat stays extreme.
Is August a good time to visit Rome?
August is one of the busiest months in Rome, at about 80/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in August
- Ferragosto (15 August) — many businesses close
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Rome, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Rome?
August is one of the busiest months in Rome, at about 80/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Rome in August?
Rome sits at roughly 80/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 16 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Rome in August?
Expect highs around 31°C and lows near 19°C in August, with about 3 wet days across the month.