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Vatican Museums

Rome, Vatican City
Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct
Set inRome, Vatican City
In season~77°F high
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Climate

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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
Visitors6.8M a year
Fares from$1402
Nearest airportFCO
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 78%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestNov
Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

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

Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

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

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vatican Museums?

The best time to visit Vatican Museums is April–May & September–October, in Rome, Vatican City.

Where is Vatican Museums?

Vatican Museums is in Rome, Vatican City. The nearest major airport is FCO.

What is Vatican Museums known for?

Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo.

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