Geography of Vatican Museums
Geography of Vatican Museums: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Vatican Museums
Trastevere is 1 mi to the south-east, Trevi Fountain is 2 mi to the east, Historic Centre of Rome is 2 mi to the south-east and Tiber River is 2 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 41°54′23.4″N 12°27′13″E (41.9065, 12.4536)
Quick facts about Vatican Museums
Summary
Vatican Museums is a tourist attraction in Rome. Vatican Museums is a landmark known for the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Vatican Museums with mainly clear. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 74°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Vatican Museums is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.
The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 13 mi away. Nearby highlights include Trevi Fountain, Historic Centre of Rome, Tiber River and Colosseum.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Vatican Museums today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Vatican Museums month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 43° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 44° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 51° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 56° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 67° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 93° | 72° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 71° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 82° | 64° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 58° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 48° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 43° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vatican Museums?
Vatican Museums is a tourist attraction in Rome. Its coordinates are 41.9065, 12.4536. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Vatican Museums right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vatican Museums?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Vatican Museums, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Vatican Museums in?
Vatican Museums observes Europe/Vatican (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:32 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Vatican Museums?
The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 13 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 249 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Vatican Museums?
Popular options include Trevi Fountain, Historic Centre of Rome, Tiber River, Colosseum, Mount Vesuvius and Capri.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 12:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
