Best Time to Visit Vatican City, Vatican City, Holy See
Vatican City is at its sunniest and driest in May–August.
The best time to visit Vatican City for sunny, dry weather is May–August — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8°C / 46.4°F in January to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in August, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in (July) to 86 mm / 3.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vatican City, Vatican City, Holy See's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Vatican City's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.4°C63.3°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.3°C70.3°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vatican City?
The best time to visit Vatican City for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is July with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vatican City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Vatican City?
The rainy season at Vatican City, Vatican City runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 59 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is November (86 mm / 3.4 in).
What is the driest month in Vatican City?
The driest month in Vatican City is July, averaging about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Vatican City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Vatican City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 86 mm / 3.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages 8°C / 46.4°F.
Is Vatican City climate different from Holy See overall?
Yes, usually. Our Vatican City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Holy See figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Vatican City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.