The climate of Vatican City
The current climate in Vatican City features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Vatican City.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Vatican City gets 529 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Vatican City. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Vatican City
Yearly Temperature in Vatican City
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Vatican City. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vatican City
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vatican City
Average Snowfall per Month in Vatican City
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vatican City
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Vatican City
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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.