Rome Weather History
Italy · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Rome sits 4664km from the equator, 14m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Hot-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 38.3°C, set 2017-08-04, its record low -10.7°C, set 1985-01-11.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rome
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Rome?
The highest temperature in this record for Rome is 38.3°C, measured on 2017-08-04. That is a recorded daily value from Rome's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Rome?
The lowest temperature in this record for Rome is -10.7°C, measured on 1985-01-11. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Rome get a year?
Rome averages 858mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 104 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Rome?
On 1979-10-12, 107.1mm fell on Rome, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 12% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Rome get a year?
Rome averages 3661 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.0 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Rome?
Across the summer months Rome averages a daytime high near 28.8°C, while winter nights average 4.3°C. The seasons here are set from Rome's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Rome?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Rome is 48 km/h, on 2018-10-29. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
