October presents an unmistakable autumn ambience, with lower temperatures and a visible increase in rainfall.
Rome becomes drenched in the highest yearly rainfall, receiving 113mm (4.45") spread over roughly 8 days. Daylight hours considerably decrease, and the winds begin to carry a colder hum. Rather than detracting, the autumn chill adds a different dimension to Rome's beauty. Moving into
November, temperatures continue their downward trajectory, murmuring the start of winter.
Temperature
The onset of October is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) in
September to a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F). Rome observes an average low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F) during October nights.
Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout October, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.4 rainfall days, and 804mm (31.65") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Rome is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:51 CEST. On the last day of October, in Rome, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:05 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30.
March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.
UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Rome,
Italy, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during October translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.