Rome · Italy
August
Ferragosto — Romans flee to the coast, tourists fill the gap, and the city feels hollow.
Avoid
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Rome — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30.4°C
Low
19.9°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
10.7hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Rome
Weather
Average
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in August
- ↑Some tourist sites less crowded mid-month when domestic visitors are away
- ↑Reliably hot and sunny: beach day trips to Ostia viable
- ↑Accommodation can drop slightly in mid-August as Romans leave
What you sacrifice
- ↓Many local restaurants and small shops closed for Ferragosto (15 Aug)
- ↓The "authentic Rome" experience is suspended: you eat tourist food at tourist prices
- ↓Still extreme heat: plan sightseeing around early mornings and evenings
How August compares to April (best month)
| Factor | August | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 4 | 7 |
| Crowds | 3 | 6 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Rome, not across destinations. Methodology →