Vatican Museums Weather Forecast
Vatican Museums weather: 63°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Vatican Museums is a tourist attraction in Rome. Vatican Museums is a landmark known for the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Vatican Museums with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 48°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Vatican Museums is June and July. 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 42°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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 6.1°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, 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.
Weather in Vatican Museums right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:48 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Vatican Museums
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 48° | 0% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 46° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 50° | 3% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 50° | 8% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 48° | 10% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 44° | 19% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 13% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 42° | 10% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 47° | 10% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 45° | 9% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 62° / 44° | 20% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 45° | 19% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 63° / 45° | 25% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 47° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 63° / 53° | 29% · 1,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 42° | 36% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
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° | 42° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 44° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 50° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 56° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 67° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 93° | 72° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 93° | 72° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 64° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 57° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 48° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 42° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Vatican Museums
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Air quality and pollen in Vatican Museums
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Vatican Museums
Go in June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 45% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vatican Museums?
June and July 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+01:00). The local time is 9:48 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 October 28, 2026 at 9:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
