Vatican Museums Weather Forecast
Vatican Museums weather: 76°F, partly cloudy. 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 76°F (25°C) in Vatican Museums with partly cloudy. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 76°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 38%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 3.4°F below 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. fishing 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.
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Weather in Vatican Museums right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:25 PM, Aug 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 89° / 76° | 38% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 96° / 73° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 73° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 75° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 77° | 25% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 94° / 68° | 1% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 68° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 74° | 6% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 74° | 24% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 75° | 17% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 95° / 76° | 8% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 75° | 8% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 95° / 75° | 16% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 74° | 11% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 75° | 8% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 10% | -- | — |
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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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, July and August. 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 76°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% 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 8:25 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 August 25, 2026 at 8:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
