October weather forecast
Rome, Italy

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 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 shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature in Rome, Italy, falling from a warm 26.5°C in September to a pleasant 21.4°C. October nights observe an average temperature dip to a cool 11.3°C.

Rainfall

In October, in Rome, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout October, 113mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rome, there are 79.4 rainfall days, and 804mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rome, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:52 CEST. On the last day of October, in Rome, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:06 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 31. March 2024, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In Rome, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in October translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.