Rome in October
Mild days, sharp autumn light and the last dependable terrace weather before the rain settles in.
Is October a good time to visit Rome?
October is a middling month in Rome — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Autumn half-term travel
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Rome, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Rome?
October is a middling month in Rome — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rome in October?
Rome sits at roughly 64/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 0 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Rome in October?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C in October, with about 8 wet days across the month.