🇬🇧 London vs 🇮🇹 Rome

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

broken clouds

48°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 42°F

H 49°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 76%

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Rome

few clouds

61°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 59°F

H 62°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 49%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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Rome

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsApril, May, October
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain29 inches (740 mm) — mostly October–March

Rome's climate is quintessentially Mediterranean. Summers are hot and dry with intense sun. Winters are mild and occasionally rainy. Spring and fall are extraordinary for sightseeing.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇮🇹 Rome
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

52–73°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

60–79°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

42–54°F

December–February

London vs Rome: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Rome have better weather?

London and Rome have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Rome: Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Rome?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Rome: April, May, October.

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