What’s the climate like in Vatican City?
The current climate of Vatican City features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vatican City in recent years was 40°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in February 2018.
On average, Vatican City gets 529 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Vatican City?
The best time to visit Vatican City for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vatican City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Vatican City
The climate table of Vatican City shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 46 | 62 | 51 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 9,6 | 17 | 52 | 35 | 81 | 63 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,0 | 1,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation*: 529 mm per year, averaging 44 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,8 cm per year
- Driest months: 9,6 mm in July, 17 mm in August and 35 mm in October
- Wettest months: 81 mm in November, 63 mm in December and 62 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Vatican City
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vatican City. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vatican City
This graph shows how much precipitation Vatican City gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Vatican City
This graph shows how much snow Vatican City gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vatican City
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vatican City. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vatican City
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vatican City. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vatican City
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vatican City over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vatican City
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Vatican City over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Vatican City by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vatican City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
