Rome is a year-round city, and
you can really visit at any
time
of year . Some times,
however, are better than
others. If you can, you should
avoid visiting Rome in
July
and August , when the
weather is hot and sticky, and
those Romans that don't make
their living exclusively from
the tourist industry have left
town; many businesses are
closed, and in those places
that are open most of the
patrons will be
fellow-tourists. The weather
is more comfortable in
May,
June and September , when
most days will be warm but not
unbearably so, and less humid,
though you'll still find the
city busy during these times;
April
, outside of Easter, and
October
, are quieter and the weather
can still be clement - making
this in many ways the ideal
time to come. The
winter
months can be nice, with
many of the city's more
popular sights pleasantly
uncrowded: the weather can be
rainy but the temperatures are
usually mild. Whenever you
visit, you'd be well advised
to book your
accommodation
in advance.
