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Sistine Chapel

Rome, Italy
Best timeMay–Jul & Oct
Set inRome, Italy
In season~84°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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39–91°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguageItalian
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Map showing the location of Sistine Chapel
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 78%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestNov
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jul & Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Phlegraean Fields
115 mi away
Museo di Capodimonte
117 mi away
Naples National Archaeological Museum
118 mi away
Castel Nuovo
119 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sistine Chapel?

The best time to visit Sistine Chapel is May–July & October, in Rome, Italy.

Where is Sistine Chapel?

Sistine Chapel is in Rome, Italy.

What is Sistine Chapel known for?

The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected.

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