Rome · Italy
September
The shoulder returns: warm, golden, and noticeably calmer than August.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
September is one of the best times to visit Rome.
Climate
High
26.5°C
Low
17°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
8.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Rome
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in September
- ↑Romans return and the authentic city re-activates: real restaurants, real bars
- ↑26°C but without the brutal humidity of July — far more walkable
- ↑Prices falling: 20–30% below August peak
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still moderately expensive: the budget window hasn't reopened yet
- ↓Summer crowds tail off slowly — first two weeks of September still busy
- ↓First autumn rains arrive by late September
How September compares to April (best month)
| Factor | September | April ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 5 | 6 |
September in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Rome, not across destinations. Methodology →