October · Autumn · Mediterranean — wet winters, warm and dry summers.
What to pack for Rome in October
Mild, rainy winters and long, hot, dry summers. Spring and autumn are the sweet spot for walking.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 22°C · 72°F
- Avg low
- 12°C · 54°F
- Rain days
- 8
- Daylight
- 11h
Pack for Rome in October
Anchored on Rome's October climate.
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Local quirks & hazards
- Uneven sampietrini cobbles are slick when wet.
- Summer afternoons regularly pass 33°C with little shade.
- Pickpockets on crowded buses and at major sights.
Dress & culture in Rome
- Shoulders and knees must be covered in churches, including St Peter's.
- Romans dress smartly — shorts and flip-flops stand out in the evening.
Leave at home
- Heavy winter parka — a wool coat covers January.
Rome month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C · 54°F | 4°C · 38°F | 7 |
| Feb | 14°C · 57°F | 4°C · 40°F | 7 |
| Mar | 16°C · 61°F | 6°C · 43°F | 7 |
| Apr | 19°C · 66°F | 9°C · 47°F | 8 |
| May | 23°C · 73°F | 13°C · 55°F | 6 |
| Jun | 28°C · 82°F | 17°C · 62°F | 3 |
| Jul | 31°C · 88°F | 19°C · 67°F | 2 |
| Aug | 32°C · 89°F | 20°C · 68°F | 3 |
| Sep | 27°C · 80°F | 16°C · 61°F | 6 |
| Oct | 22°C · 72°F | 12°C · 54°F | 8 |
| Nov | 17°C · 62°F | 9°C · 47°F | 9 |
| Dec | 13°C · 55°F | 5°C · 40°F | 8 |