Rome in September
Still warm, noticeably calmer after the first week, and the best compromise if you want good weather and room to move.
Is September a good time to visit Rome?
September is a middling month in Rome — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
No major events this month — one of the reasons it stays calm.
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Rome, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Rome?
September is a middling month in Rome — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Rome in September?
Rome sits at roughly 72/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 8 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Rome in September?
Expect highs around 27°C and lows near 16°C in September, with about 6 wet days across the month.