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/ Travel Forum / Italy / Would you rather-... Please sign in to post. Would you rather- Rome in July 2025, or Jan ‘26? Jump to bottom Posted by ResponsibleBee(USA) on 10/30/24 11:45 PM Should we see Rome in July 2025 (yes we know it’s Jubilee) or January 2026?

Never been to Rome or Italy Wife: Lived in Italy for a bit as a studentessa long ago Goals: For husband to see the Sistine Chapel, chiefly, plus the other sights and museums, have a couples vacation, eat well.

Husband melts in the heat; wife is less heat resistant than she once was but copes Both do fine in the cold being from a cold corner of North America Husband worries about taking time off during the summer when his industry is busy Husband worries winter will be too cold or rainy to enjoy the sights and we’ll sit in the hotel being depressed Wife worries summer will be too hot and the lines too long to enjoy the sights and husband will sit in the hotel being hot and not happy

Other considerations

Relatives willing to care for kiddos at home abound in the summer and are less robust in the winter Zero child care options for us in fall or spring We thought about also seeing Como, Bologna, and Turin I assume January 2026, especially after epiphany, is going to be cheaper than July 2015 Posted by joe32FEdmonds, WA 🌨 ☂ 10/30/24 11:59 PM13240 posts How many nights will you be there? Helps with the "We thought about also seeing Como, Bologna, and Turin " Como-- The town or "Lake Como"? What to Pack: A heavy coat, gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you sufficiently comfortable. Rain gear is highly recommended. It's normal to experience cold snaps or warm spells during the winter, so be sure to layer clothing to prepare for all possibilities.

Average Temperatures by Month

December: 55 degrees F (13 C) / 40 degrees F (4 C) January: 53 degrees F (12 C) / 38 degrees F (3 C) February: 55 degrees F (13 C) / 38 degrees F (4 C) https://www.tripsavvy.com/weather-climate-average-temperatures-rome-4582505 If you go in July, be sure you have a/c at your lodging.

Posted by Roberto da Firenze ⚜San Francisco Bay Area (USA) 10/31/24 12:17 AM17358 posts In July you can expect temperatures in the 100s F in Rome, often there are also muggy conditions. The best comparison to the US cities in July is with Washington DC. The weather will be very similar to DC (if you have experienced DC in summer), except that in Rome the chances of rain in July are very low, lower than DC.

In January in Rome you can expect temperatures in the mid 50s F during the day and upper 30s or low 40s at night, therefore in this case Rome is not as cold as Washington DC, where you ha