October weather forecastRome, Italy

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October

Weather in October

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.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Rome experiences an average high-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a low-temperature of 11.3°C (52.3°F).

In Rome, in October, during 8.2 rainfall days, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average day length in Rome is 11h and 5min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 18:51 CEST. On the last day of the month, in Rome, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:05 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Rome, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in October
Rome, Italy

  • Average high temperature in October: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.1°C).

Average rainfall in October
Rome, Italy

  • Average rainfall in October: 113.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (115.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (19.2mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Rome, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Rome, Italy

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average UV index in October
Rome, Italy

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).