Weather in Rome in June

How June compares

June is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Rome and ranks 63rd of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Within Italy it is 2nd of 16 (Italy in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Rome is 7.4°C warmer by day and 5.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in June

The typical June day in Rome peaks at 27.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.9°C or more. About 71% of days top 25°C and 1 in 5 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.6°C; one night in ten drops to 13.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 37.8°C (2019-06-29) and the coldest night 9.3°C (1995-06-02).

Rain in June

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 33 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2014 with 99 mm, the driest 2019 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sea temperature in June

The sea averages 22.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.9°C to 23.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 15.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:34 and sets about 20:47 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 32%.

Is June a good time to visit Rome?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Rome on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Plan for heat, not just pleasant warmth

June suits travellers who enjoy warm weather but are happy to slow down when the heat builds. Days reach 25°C on 71% of occasions, while 22% reach 30°C, so comfortable walking weather is not guaranteed throughout the day. Put your more active outdoor plans earlier in the morning, and leave room for shade or an indoor break around midday. Light, breathable clothes, a hat and sunscreen make sense. Evenings should generally feel easier, although the coolest nights can fall to 13.5°C or below. A light jumper is useful if you tend to feel chilly when sitting outside after dark.

Plenty of daylight, with some rain to work around

With about 10.2 hours of sunshine and 15.0 hours of daylight, June gives you plenty of scope to shift outdoor time away from the hottest part of the day. You do not need to squeeze everything into midday to make use of the light. Rain is still part of the picture: about 5 days have measurable rainfall, so leave some flexibility rather than assuming every day will stay dry. A compact umbrella or light waterproof is sensible, but heavy rainwear need not dominate your packing. June works best if you want mainly outdoor days and can change plans when rain arrives.