The capital of Italy in the fall is incredibly good. Rome in October, deprived of crowds of tourists, appears before the guests of the city in all its glory - moderately strict, majestic, sophisticated. October weather favors walks and excursions, and even the increased number of rainy days does not interfere with sightseeing and visiting autumn holidays and festivals.
The autumn weather in Rome is great for long walks.
Weather in Rome in October
At the beginning of the month, the air warms up to + 25 ° C; by the end of October, the temperature drops to + 20 ° C. The difference between day and night temperatures is becoming more noticeable - in the dark, the thermometer column may well drop to + 12 ° C, and sometimes + 10 ° C.
Precipitation in Rome in October becomes a little more than in early autumn, but the rains are still short-lived and not very cold. Rainy days when walking along the streets are not fun, it is worth devoting yourself to visiting the museums and galleries that the Eternal City is famous for.
The average daily temperature in Rome in October + 21C
When collecting a suitcase for a trip, do not forget about a warm sweater, raincoat or jacket, waterproof shoes and, of course, an umbrella.
- The average daily temperature in Rome in October + 21C
- The average night temperature in Rome in October + 12C
- Number of rainy days - 8
Cultural program
October in Rome is a month filled with significant cultural events both local and global. The festival of avant-garde art, which began in September, continues in October - concerts of famous and not very musicians, vocalists and dance groups, theater performances and film screenings attract a lot of spectators.
No less significant is the International Festival of Sacred Music - a world-wide event held annually in Rome in October. The first festival was organized back in 2002, but every year the scale of the event continues to grow. Chamber orchestras and choirs from many countries of the world become participants.
The opening of the festival of sacred music takes place in the Cathedral of St. Peter
By tradition, the opening of the festival takes place in St. Peter's Basilica - the main temple of the Vatican. In the second and subsequent days, concerts are organized in other Roman cathedrals and basilicas - Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Clement, St. John of Lateran.
Along with concerts, art exhibitions are organized as part of the festival. The funds received during the event go to charity - the restoration of works of art, cultural and religious monuments.
In late October, on Via Margutta, a street that has been considered bohemian for over 300 years, an event is gathering fans of painting - the exhibition "100 Artists". Exhibits for the exhibition are selected from more than a thousand works, since only the best can participate in the event.
Visitors to the exhibition have a great opportunity to purchase paintings by contemporary artists, and young, talented, but not yet managed to become famous painters - to earn a little.
AT October in Rome collectors of antiques are also gathering - on the Via Coronari is a traditional autumn antique fair. Antique shops put their counters directly on the road and work in the open until late at night, and after dark they light candles on the shelves. At the fair you can buy both expensive works of art, as well as quite affordable trinkets - for yourself or as souvenirs.
Exhibition "100 Artists" on Via Margutta
What else to do in Rome in October
October Rome has a closer acquaintance with its rich historical heritage. Many tourists - especially Europeans - specially come to the Eternal City in late September-early October to wander through the ancient streets, leisurely visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the Vatican, the Pantheon and other significant places. Queues to the sights are significantly thinning by mid-autumn, but it is still quite possible to lose some precious hours in them.
Antique Fair in Rome
If your visit to Rome is short and the time is valuable, then it makes sense to purchase entrance tickets to significant sights in advance - via the Internet. This will avoid queues and visit those places that are in high demand year-round.
Also at the turn of September-October in Rome, the demand for excursions comes to life: favorable weather conditions stimulate tourists to spend more time outdoors. Therefore, despite the fact that there are fewer tourists in general, those who wish to get to know the city in more detail should better take care of their leisure time in advance, agreeing on excursions before arriving at the place. You can do this through the guide Lelu, whom BlogoItaliano devoted a separate article to the guide to Rome: his man in the Eternal City.
Traditionally, one- and two-day are in great demand. trips from Rome to Florence. Thanks to the busy schedule of high-speed trains, a round trip can be completed in one day. In the Cradle of the Renaissance, the Uffizi Galleries and the Academies, the Pitti Palace and the Palazzo Vecchio are most interested in travelers.
Tickets for the Rome-Florence-Rome train can also be purchased online, thereby avoiding the stress of queues at the station and the risk of not having to redeem a ticket before departure. You can view the schedule, pick up a ticket and book it online here.
Connoisseurs of antiques gather on Via Coronari
If you decide to stay in Florence for longer than 1 day, then the best selection of local hotels can be found on this site. And all the ways to get from Rome to Florence and back are described in detail here.
Rome in October. Summary
October in Rome pleases visitors and residents of the city with still rather warm weather, quite suitable for walking. However, the spirit of the coming autumn is already in full swing in the streets. It rains more and more, and in the evenings it can get pretty cool.
In October, many interesting cultural events take place in Rome - guests of the Italian capital take part in autumn fairs and festivals with pleasure.
Despite the fact that the number of tourists is decreasing, prices for Tours in Rome in October remain at the summer level, dropping slightly only towards the end of the month. Therefore, the main advantage of an autumn holiday before a summer holiday is not prices, but comfortable weather, which allows you to spend much more time on the street than in the hot summer months.
Pantheon in Rome
Other useful articles about Rome
- Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums: Things to Know
- Roman Forum: the ancient heart of the Eternal City
- 4 star Rome hotels in the center: TOP 5 BlogoItaliano
- How to get from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Rome
- How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport
