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title: "Rome, Italy"
description: "Italy · airport FCO"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/rome"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

Italy · airport FCO

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR
- Phone code: +39
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/rn5Pv3](https://airalo.pxf.io/rn5Pv3)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, FREENOW
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rome](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rome)

## Upcoming context

- September-December: Olive oil harvest runs from late September to November. Olive mills are likely to be in operation so you can see how olive oil is made. Olive tours are especially good during this time of the year. Exact dates depend on the region, please double check before going.

## Brief

- Try Roman specialties such as carbonara, cacio e pepe, supplì, artichokes, and maritozzi.
- Ongoing and upcoming exhibitions include Keith Haring at the Museo di Roma through 11 April 2027, Diego Rivera at the Capitoline Museums through 13 December 2026, and MAXXI exhibitions continuing into 2027. ([museos.com](https://www.museos.com/en/rome/exhibitions-in-rome/))
- Rome’s public drinking fountains are generally safe for refilling bottles. Look for “Acqua non potabile” signs and do not drink from marked fountains. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Italy))

## Safety and health

- Dengue is present in Italy, and leishmaniasis can be transmitted by sand-fly bites. Use repellent, wear covering clothing, and take extra care around dusk and dawn. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/italy))
- Rome’s tap water is safe to drink and the city’s fountains are widely used for refilling bottles, but avoid any fountain marked “Acqua non potabile.” ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Italy))

## Recent News

- **3 October 2026:** Rome authorities intensified enforcement against sightseeing golf carts, stopping 131 vehicles around Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Circo Massimo, and the Spanish Steps. Many operators reportedly lack authorisation, so tours may be disrupted and visitors should check that any operator is licensed. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/03/rome-golf-cart-tours-crackdown-tourism))
- A J.M.W. Turner painting of Rome is currently on display in the city before its planned London auction in December, adding a temporary cultural attraction for visitors. ([bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/crr7mlg0d2wt))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Rome is April to June and September to October, when mild to warm conditions suit walking between ruins, piazzas, gardens and museums. July and August are hot, with occasional severe heat, while January to March and November to December are cooler and more changeable, with rain often affecting outdoor plans.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 8 | 49 | 6 |
| February | OK | 9 | 56 | 6 |
| March | OK | 11 | 43 | 9 |
| April | Great | 14 | 30 | 11 |
| May | Great | 17 | 29 | 12 |
| June | Great | 22 | 19 | 12 |
| July | OK | 25 | 14 | 12 |
| August | OK | 26 | 8 | 12 |
| September | Great | 21 | 39 | 11 |
| October | Great | 18 | 68 | 7 |
| November | OK | 14 | 83 | 6 |
| December | OK | 10 | 44 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cool and changeable, around 3-12°C, with occasional rain. Indoor sights suit the season, while outdoor visits benefit from a coat and umbrella.
- **February (OK):** February is mild but unsettled, around 4-13°C, with cool evenings and some rain. Museums and historic interiors make practical plans during occasional winter closures.
- **March (OK):** March is mild, around 6-15°C, with alternating sunshine and showers. The conditions suit walks between historic sites when plans allow for variable weather.
- **April (Great):** April is pleasant, around 9-19°C, with occasional showers. Mild weather supports long walks through ruins, piazzas and gardens.
- **May (Great):** May is warm, around 13-23°C, with comfortable conditions for walking and outdoor sightseeing. Long daylight hours allow time for landmarks and museums.
- **June (Great):** June is sunny and warm, around 17-27°C, with high-season activity beginning. Morning visits suit major outdoor sights before afternoon heat.
- **July (OK):** July is hot and dry, around 19-31°C, with occasional severe heat. Outdoor sightseeing suits morning or evening, with museums useful during the afternoon.
- **August (OK):** August is very hot and dry, around 20-31°C, and many businesses close during local holidays. Midday walking can be arduous, while museums offer shelter from the heat.
- **September (Great):** September is warm, around 17-27°C, with generally sunny conditions and comfortable weather for walking among Rome’s outdoor ruins and piazzas.
- **October (Great):** October is mild, around 13-22°C, with frequent showers and occasional intense downpours. Outdoor sightseeing remains feasible alongside museums and indoor landmarks.
- **November (OK):** November is cool and rainy, around 8-16°C, with heavy downpours and occasional storms. Museums and indoor landmarks suit days when rain disrupts outdoor plans.
- **December (OK):** December is cool, around 5-13°C, with occasional rain. Christmas lights, markets and nativity displays add seasonal interest, while a coat suits evening visits.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 23 | 12 | 2% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 22 | 9 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 21 | 9 | 3% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 21 | 8 | 0% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 21 | 9 | 49% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 21 | 9 | 0% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 20 | 9 | 0% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Skip-the-Line-Vatican-Museums-and-Sistine-Chapel-Guided-Tour/d511-3731VATICAN?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 82.34 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Colosseum-and-Ancient-Rome-Tour-with-Roman-Forum-and-Palatine-Hill/d511-3731COLOSSEUM?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 67.47 USD
- [Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Skip-the-Line-Group-Tour-of-the-Vatican-Sistine-Chapel-and-St-Peters-Basilica/d511-120123P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 22.87 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Rome 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/3-in-1-Cooking-Class-in-Piazza-Navona-Fettuccine-Ravioli-and-Tiramisu/d511-21369P20?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 59.47 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Colosseum-Arena-Floor-Roman-Forum-and-Palatine-Hill-Guided-Tour/d511-62972P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 33.17 USD · 2.5–2.5 HOUR
- [Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Pompeii-Amalfi-Coast-and-Positano-Guided-Small-Group-Day-Trip-from-Rome/d511-3731P159?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 124.66 USD · 13–13 HOUR
- [Winner 2026 Rome Twilight Trastevere Food Tour by Eating Europe](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Twilight-Trastevere-Food-Tour/d511-5553P13?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 118.94 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Colosseum-VIP-access-with-arena-and-ancient-Rome-small-group-tour/d511-21175P67?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 102.81 USD · 2.5–2.5 HOUR

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