Rome in winter is one of the best-kept secrets in European travel. The Colosseum in January, the Vatican Museums in February, the Trevi Fountain at 8am in December without a crowd
Rome in summer is one of the most intense city break experiences in Europe. July and August temperatures sit at 33 to 36 degrees Celsius, the Colosseum and the Forum are open-
Rome in spring is a strong case for arriving before the summer crowd. March sits at 14-18C, mild, occasionally showery, with the sites uncrowded and the city operating at its natural
Rome in autumn is the city as it should always be experienced. September remains hot but the most intense summer heat has passed. October is the prime window: 19-23 degrees, excellent
September is when Rome starts to feel like a city you actually want to be in again. July and August are brutal: heat above 35°C, tourist crowds at the Colosseum and
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