Rome is at its best from April to May and September to October.
It is busiest and priciest in April to July and September to October.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Rome month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 22° / 15°rainy spells, 115 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 17° / 11°wet, 153 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 14° / 7°rainy spells, 97 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 13° / 6°some rain, 61 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 14° / 7°some rain, 77 mm | Off-season | Winter: mild (12-15°C) with rainy spells. The quietest months apart from Christmas and... |
| March 2027 | 15° / 8°some rain, 84 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekendEaster |
| April 2027Best weather | 18° / 10°mostly dry, 48 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | 21° / 14°some rain, 63 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 27° / 19°mostly dry, 27 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 29° / 22°dry, 16 mm | Peak | Summer: 32-35°C and long queues at the Colosseum and the Vatican. Book timed tickets. |
| August 2027 | 30° / 22°mostly dry, 28 mm | Shoulder | Summer: 32-35°C and long queues at the Colosseum and the Vatican. Book timed tickets. |
| September 2027Best weather | 26° / 18°rainy spells, 90 mm | Peak | Spring and autumn: 20-27°C, the best weather for walking the city. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Rome, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Rome from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best weather in Rome is from April to May and September to October. Spring and autumn: 20-27°C, the best weather for walking the city. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is April to July and September to October. The quietest months are January to February.
When is Rome most crowded?
Peak season is April to July and September to October, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Rome from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Delhi has the lowest fare right now: ₹43,826 (return, 10 nights) for Thu 18 Feb.
How hot does Rome get?
The hottest month is August, with average highs of 30°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 6°C.