Rome: cheap flights and the best time to go
Ancient history and the best gelato. Italy, Italy · Cities
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Cheapest round trip
Safety level
Level 2 Level 2: Exercise increased caution
The State Department's advisory for Italy (updated 2026-09-09)
Levels: 1 Exercise normal precautions · 2 Exercise increased caution · 3 Reconsider travel · 4 Do not travel. Read the advisory before you book; it can change. Checked 2026-10-07.
Best time to go
For the weather: April, May, September (highs of 62–82°F, not too much rain). With fares from your airport, the best months weigh weather 60% and price 40%.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cheapest round trip from JFK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | … |
| February | 56°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | … |
| March | 61°F | 43°F | 2.4 in | … |
| April (a best month) | 66°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | … |
| May (a best month) | 74°F | 55°F | 2.4 in | … |
| June | 83°F | 62°F | 1.3 in | … |
| July | 88°F | 67°F | 0.9 in | … |
| August | 89°F | 68°F | 1.3 in | … |
| September (a best month) | 80°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | … |
| October | 72°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | … |
| November | 63°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | … |
| December | 55°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | … |
Typical daily high and low and total rain, 1991–2020: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily, station ROMA CIAMPINO (15 km away). ★ = the best three months. Fares are the cheapest found for trips leaving that month in the next year.