Roma Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Roma

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.9°C
Avg Temp
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14.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
21 mm
Avg Humidity
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57%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-6.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Roma August Weather Overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Roma, with average highs near 22.4°C and lows around 6.9°C (mean 14.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

Roma August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Roma. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Roma was 2024 — when the month averaged 18.7°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 11.9°C. Typical August days reach 22.4°C with nights near 6.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.6°C→16.3°C+2.7°C
Max Temp21.0°C→23.9°C+2.9°C
Min Temp6.2°C→8.6°C+2.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–13.0°C6 yr (13%)
13.0°C–15.0°C23 yr (51%)
15.0°C–17.0°C13 yr (29%)
17.0°C–19.0°C3 yr (7%)

Roma August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Roma, averaging 21 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1998 with 97 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 0 mm.

Roma August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Roma during August averages 57%. The most humid August was 1983 at 78%, and the least humid was 2017 at 39%.

Roma August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Roma. The sunniest August was 2017 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1998 and 2007 at 4.3.

Roma August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Roma during August is 2.5 m/s. The windiest August was 1990 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1989 and 2023 at 2.2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Roma

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Roma

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️9th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Roma Weather by Month

Roma August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.6°C14.4°C14.8°C14.8°C16.1°C+2.5°C
Avg High21.0°C22.2°C22.7°C22.7°C23.8°C+2.8°C
Avg Low6.1°C6.6°C6.9°C6.9°C8.3°C+2.2°C
Avg Rain26 mm21 mm21 mm21 mm13 mm-13 mm

Extreme August Records in Roma

🔥Warmest August36.8°C2009
🧊Coldest August-1.5°C1988
🌧️Wettest August97 mm1998
🏜️Driest August0 mm1991
🌬️Windiest August2.9 m/s1990

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Roma have risen by about 2.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of -1.5°C (1988) to a record high of 36.8°C (2009).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm, with a wettest year of 97 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Roma?

A quieter season to visit Roma

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and April tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Roma. That said, August — with days averaging 22.4°C and nights around 6.9°C (mean 14.7°C) and low rainfall (21 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Roma's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Roma Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Roma, with average highs near 22.4°C and lows around 6.9°C (mean 14.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 21 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 21 mm of rainfall in Roma, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 97 mm (1998), and the driest just 0 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 57% and average wind speed is 2.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 21°C to 23.9°C and overnight lows from 6.2°C to 8.6°C over the same span.
August Weather in Roma, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.7°C14.6°C7.5°C30.8°C2.5°C25 mm61%2.5 m/s4.5
2024 🔥26.4°C18.7°C10.9°C35.2°C2.0°C16 mm58%2.3 m/s4.5
202325.6°C17.6°C9.7°C32.3°C5.2°C0 mm51%2.2 m/s4.9
202221.6°C14.3°C7.0°C27.0°C2.1°C19 mm66%2.6 m/s4.6
202124.3°C16.2°C8.0°C30.9°C3.0°C4 mm53%2.5 m/s4.9
202023.3°C15.1°C6.8°C30.7°C3.0°C14 mm51%2.6 m/s5.1
201923.3°C15.5°C7.7°C29.4°C2.1°C1 mm44%2.4 m/s4.8
201823.4°C15.0°C6.5°C29.8°C1.2°C12 mm39%2.7 m/s5.3
201724.6°C15.7°C6.9°C32.3°C2.4°C6 mm39%2.4 m/s5.4
201621.7°C14.5°C7.3°C25.6°C1.8°C37 mm67%2.5 m/s4.4
201522.6°C14.6°C6.7°C30.7°C0.9°C16 mm57%2.4 m/s5
201421.4°C14.0°C6.5°C26.5°C-0.3°C42 mm61%2.8 m/s4.8
201325.2°C16.4°C7.6°C32.1°C1.6°C0 mm44%2.3 m/s5.2
201221.8°C13.9°C6.0°C28.2°C0.8°C10 mm57%2.3 m/s5.2
201122.7°C15.2°C7.7°C27.8°C3.6°C25 mm63%2.5 m/s4.8
201020.4°C13.1°C5.8°C29.5°C0.6°C59 mm67%2.8 m/s4.5
200927.5°C18.6°C9.8°C36.8°C2.5°C5 mm42%2.6 m/s5
200820.4°C12.7°C5.0°C28.8°C-1.5°C11 mm59%2.6 m/s4.8
200722.3°C15.3°C8.4°C27.3°C1.9°C62 mm62%2.6 m/s4.3
200624.3°C15.5°C6.7°C30.3°C2.3°C1 mm44%2.3 m/s5.2
200521.3°C13.6°C5.8°C27.0°C0.1°C7 mm64%2.5 m/s5.1
200422.9°C14.6°C6.4°C29.4°C2.0°C14 mm45%2.6 m/s5.2
200322.8°C15.1°C7.3°C30.0°C-1.4°C35 mm62%2.8 m/s4.7
200222.2°C14.7°C7.3°C30.8°C0.9°C38 mm57%2.7 m/s4.5
200121.7°C13.5°C5.2°C24.9°C1.9°C4 mm56%2.5 m/s5.2
200021.6°C14.1°C6.6°C27.2°C0.3°C38 mm58%2.6 m/s4.8
199922.0°C14.5°C7.0°C26.5°C0.4°C13 mm63%2.5 m/s5
1998 🌧️21.8°C15.4°C9.0°C26.3°C-1.1°C97 mm75%2.7 m/s4.3
199722.6°C14.6°C6.5°C26.9°C1.6°C0 mm48%2.4 m/s5.1
199622.3°C14.7°C7.1°C29.0°C-1.0°C34 mm59%2.5 m/s4.5
199523.3°C15.2°C7.1°C32.2°C-0.8°C5 mm54%2.5 m/s5
199422.3°C13.9°C5.4°C26.9°C-0.7°C1 mm44%2.3 m/s5.2
199322.7°C14.8°C6.9°C27.1°C1.8°C14 mm59%2.5 m/s4.9
199222.6°C14.5°C6.3°C28.8°C1.0°C26 mm52%2.7 m/s4.7
199123.1°C14.7°C6.2°C29.6°C1.4°C0 mm50%2.6 m/s5.1
199019.2°C12.0°C4.7°C25.2°C-0.2°C20 mm66%2.9 m/s4.9
1989 ❄️19.5°C11.9°C4.3°C28.0°C-0.6°C12 mm63%2.2 m/s5.1
198821.7°C14.3°C7.0°C28.8°C-1.5°C32 mm66%2.7 m/s4.7
198722.1°C14.8°C7.4°C27.3°C2.1°C36 mm64%2.6 m/s4.4
198620.7°C13.2°C5.7°C24.4°C0.7°C37 mm60%2.5 m/s4.9
198521.9°C14.3°C6.8°C28.6°C-0.6°C38 mm63%2.6 m/s4.7
198419.8°C12.5°C5.1°C26.0°C0.6°C23 mm67%2.5 m/s5
198318.9°C12.6°C6.3°C22.1°C0.9°C37 mm78%2.3 m/s—
198223.8°C15.6°C7.5°C28.1°C0.9°C7 mm53%2.4 m/s—
198120.6°C12.9°C5.2°C27.1°C1.1°C15 mm59%2.4 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Roma August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Roma in August?▼

The average high in August is around 22.4°C with lows near 6.9°C (mean 14.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Roma in August?▼

August averages 21 mm of rainfall in Roma, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 97 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest August on record in Roma?▼

The hottest August reached 36.8°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to -1.5°C in 1988.

Has August in Roma gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 21°C to 23.9°C and overnight lows from 6.2°C to 8.6°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Roma?▼

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Roma and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.4°C daytime highs and 6.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Roma?▼

Not quite — August is the 3rd coolest month in Roma, averaging 14.7°C.

What should I pack for Roma in August?▼

For August in Roma, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 22.4°C and lows of 6.9°C.

Is Roma humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 57% — moderately humid.

How windy is Roma in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.5 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1990).

Which August had the most rainfall in Roma?▼

The wettest August on record was 1998 with 97 mm. On average, August sees 21 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Roma behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.