Vatican City weather
At 7:45 PM local time it was clear and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Vatican City, Vatican.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 9%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Nov–Feb
About Vatican City weather
Is it raining in Vatican City right now?
No. It’s clear and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Vatican City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–21° and lows of 7–11°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Vatican City lately?
In the past 7 days, Vatican City had 1 rainy day and 1.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Vatican City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Vatican City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Vatican City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Vatican City is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Vatican City?
November is the wettest month, with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Vatican City?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Vatican City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 114 mm (4.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months