Rome in August

Hot and half-closed

The short answer

August is one of the weakest months in Rome.

A strange, emptied Rome — but the heat is relentless.

5/10 overall19–31°CHigh crowds€€€€ (High)

Weather5/10

Crowds5/10

Prices5/10

Events4/10

August in detail

What August actually feels like

Weather: 19–31°C; The hottest stretch of the year, humid and still
Crowds: High; Fewer locals, but the tourist sites stay busy; the rest of the city feels oddly empty
Prices: €€€€ (High); High at tourist hotels, softer elsewhere; many independents close mid-month

+Very sunny and warm.

–Extremely hot, with many locals away while tourist demand remains high.

My tip for August

Check restaurant closures around Ferragosto (15 August) and lean on hotel concierges for what is actually open.

How August compares

12th of 12 overall in Rome, 12th for weather, 7th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

Plan around

Summer: Not a single event, but an important period to plan around. Rome becomes very busy and temperatures can turn extremely hot, particularly in July and August.

Not set on August?

Outstanding balance of warm weather, long days and comfortable sightseeing conditions.

Excellent spring weather and ideal conditions for exploring Rome on foot.

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — extremely hot, with many locals away while tourist demand remains high.

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