🇮🇹 Rome vs 🇺🇸 San Francisco

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Rome

clear sky

65°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 63°F

H 66°F / L 60°F

Humidity: 36%

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San Francisco

overcast clouds

70°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 69°F

H 75°F / L 68°F

Humidity: 53%

Climate Overview

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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.

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San Francisco

San Francisco's climate is shaped by its position on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. The coastal fog (Karl the Fog) rolls in through the Golden Gate each summer afternoon, keeping temperatures mild year-round. The city has dramatically different microclimates — the Sunset District fog-bound while the Mission basks in sun on the same day.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇹 Rome🇺🇸 San Francisco
Spring

52–73°F

March–May

Summer

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–79°F

September–November

Winter

42–54°F

December–February

Rome vs San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rome or San Francisco have better weather?

Rome and San Francisco have very different climates. Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine San Francisco: San Francisco's climate is shaped by its position on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Rome vs San Francisco?

Best time for Rome: April, May, October. Best time for San Francisco: spring and fall.

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