Rome in July
Brutally hot by mid-afternoon and packed regardless — do the Forum at eight and write off the hours between one and four.
Is July a good time to visit Rome?
July is one of the busiest months in Rome, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
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- Peak heat
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Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Rome, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Rome.
Attraction guides in Rome
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in July.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Rome?
July is one of the busiest months in Rome, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Rome in July?
Rome sits at roughly 86/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 22 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Rome in July?
Expect highs around 31°C and lows near 19°C in July, with about 2 wet days across the month.