Our verdict
The best time to visit The Vatican is October
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 33℃ (91℉) in the middle of the day. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in The Vatican is around 4℃ (39℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit The Vatican when the days are longest, you should visit in July. To stay dry, avoid travelling to The Vatican in November – It’s the wettest month of the year.
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The Vatican seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in The Vatican as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. The Vatican is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in The Vatican
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in The Vatican for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
The Vatican climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in The Vatican for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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The Vatican in January
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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The Vatican in February
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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The Vatican in March
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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The Vatican in April
- Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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The Vatican in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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The Vatican in June
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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The Vatican in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 60%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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The Vatican in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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The Vatican in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
The Vatican in October
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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The Vatican in November
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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The Vatican in December
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to The Vatican in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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