September in Rome is a great time for unhurried walks along city streets and squares, visiting sights, as well as participating in traditional autumn festivals and festivals. The summer heat in Rome in September gradually decreases, by the end of the month giving way to still warm, but already in the autumn changeable weather.
In the first half of September, the weather in Rome is more reminiscent of August - during the day it is rather hot and stuffy due to high humidity, at night it is slightly cooler.
Weather in Rome in September
At the very beginning of autumn, the temperature can reach + 30C. Toward the end of the month, despite the fact that the weather is becoming unstable, the capital of Italy is much more comfortable - the temperature drops significantly, occasionally it rains, but not prolonged autumn, but short-term and not at all cold.
In the first half of September, the temperature in Rome can reach + 30C
If you are going on a trip in early autumn, please note that weather in Rome in September changeable, so put in a suitcase as light summer clothes, and clothes and shoes for cool and rainy days. For day walks, sun hats will probably be required, in the evening light sweaters or windcheaters will be quite appropriate. The umbrella will also not be superfluous - a few rains in September are sudden in summer.
- The average daily temperature in Rome in September + 26C
- The average night temperature in Rome in September + 16C
- Number of rainy days - 5
Things to do
The first autumn month in the Eternal City is rich in interesting events that do not let the guests or the Romans themselves get bored. The brightest and most significant holiday of September is the day of the first grape harvest.
On the square near the basilica of Constantine and Maxentius, where the celebration takes place, a tasting is held - here you can try not only great Italian wines, but also various grape varieties used for making hop-drunk drinks. In honor of the holiday, as a rule, a grand concert is organized, as well as an exhibition and sale of artisans' products.
Very popular is the annual White Nights festival, held in September. The first such holiday, which has already become traditional, was organized in 2003.
White Nights Festival opens on the second Saturday of September
The festival begins on the second Saturday of the month - on this day the cultural institutions and attractions of the Italian capital are open to visitors all night. Museums, exhibition halls, galleries, theaters, parks and other objects are open until morning, and many shops, playgrounds, and parks do not close. Even palaces open their doors, which are not easy to get into during normal times.
Public transport in Rome also does not stop working - for the convenience of the walking public, buses and trams run all night on their usual routes. But car traffic, on the contrary, stops - the city center turns into a large pedestrian zone, illuminated by many lights, fireworks and light shows that give the Roman white night a resemblance to a real one.
During the festival, hundreds of performances are organized on the streets and squares of Rome - various ensembles, jazz bands, circus artists perform, dance workshops, photo competitions and other public events are organized.
There is music everywhere, sweets, nuts, ice cream, national dishes, as well as charcoal grilled chestnuts, the aroma of which is spread throughout the city, are sold on the streets. According to rough estimates, about three million guests take part in the White Nights festival.
The best cooks in Italy participate in the culinary festival
Festival of avant-garde art, the center of which becomes Rome in Septembergathers participants and guests from all over the world. The festival includes theater performances, performances by dancers, singers, musicians, various exhibitions, and screenings of foreign films.
September is not complete without gastronomic holidays - at the end of the month in Rome, the festival of culinary art Taste of Roma (Taste of Rome) starts. For four days, the famous Italian chefs demonstrate their talents, providing guests of the festival with unique dishes and participate in master classes.
In addition, there is a sale of all kinds of delicacies and rare products that are difficult to buy at the usual time, as well as entertainment shows and competitions for adults and children. Taste of Roma welcomes guests in the building of the Parco della Musica Concert Hall.
Rome in September becomes the center of cultural events
If you plan to stay in Rome for a short time, then it is not out of place to get tickets for popular attractions in advance. Purchasing tickets in advance allows you to avoid hours of queuing at the box office, and thus significantly saves time.
This is especially true for those travelers who plan a rich program with a visit to the Coliseum, Vatican, the Roman Forum, the Borghese Gallery, etc. You can buy tickets in advance using the links below.
By the way, via the Internet you can buy tickets not only to popular historical places, but also to trains. Among travelers coming to Rome, the fast train to Florence is especially popular. With its help, you can reach the capital of the Renaissance in just 1.5 hours and return to the capital on the same day.
In the same way, you can buy tickets for fast trains to other popular destinations, but in more detail about all the ways of traveling from Rome to Florence and back, BlogoItaliano wrote in a separate article.
From Rome to Florence by train 1.5 hours
Finally, Rome in September is also excursions to which the weather is ideally located, but without the sweltering heat. Whether to take a guide and wander around secret places or join a group in order to better immerse yourself in the incredible past of the Eternal City - no matter which option you choose, this watch will be remembered for a long time.
True, September in the Italian capital is considered a high season for excursions, and therefore it is better to book for them in advance. You can do this on BlogoItaliano - the contact of the Russian-speaking guide Lela and a detailed review of her are in our article Rome Guide: your man in the Eternal City.
Rome in September. Summary
The weather in Rome in September is ideal for excursions, sightseeing, visiting numerous museums, exhibitions, galleries - it is still quite warm, but not hot. Of course, rainy days also happen, but they do not spoil the general impression of the trip.
Rome in September becomes the center of interesting cultural events both local and world-wide - participation in them will certainly leave a lot of unforgettable impressions and pleasant emotions.
In September, the lines to the sights are still large
There are much fewer tourists in the beginning of autumn - this is due both to the end of the summer vacation season and to the beginning of the school year for schoolchildren and students. Queues to the sights, in cafes, restaurants, shops, are somewhat thinning, and it just gets freer on the streets too.
But you should not hope for a decrease in prices due to a decrease in the flow of tourists - they stay at the summer level, dropping slightly only in the middle of autumn. Profitable offers, allowing to save, appear by the end of October - the beginning of November.
Other useful articles about Rome:
- Group excursions from Rome for 1 day: TOP 5 most popular
- Termini Station: Rome Main Station
- 4 star Rome hotels in the center: TOP 5 BlogoItaliano
- Roman Forum: the ancient heart of the Eternal City
- How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport
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