Arch of Augustus, Rome

How to Get to Arch of Augustus, Rome #

The arch sits at the edge of the Roman Forum, easily reached on foot from the Colosseum (about a 5-10 minute walk) or via several bus routes that stop near the Fori Imperiali. The nearest metro stop is Colosseo (Line B).

Tips for Visiting Arch of Augustus, Rome #

Visit early in the morning before tour buses cluster around the Forum and the nearby monuments.
Stand on the Via dei Fori Imperiali and look back to see how the Arch frames the modern street - it's a less common composition than photographing from the Forum.
Bring a close-up lens to read inscription panels and carved detail that get lost in wide-angle shots.

Best Time to Visit Arch of Augustus, Rome #

Spring and autumn offer the best balance of weather and manageable crowds for Rome's outdoor monuments.

Spring

April-June · 12-25°C

Pleasant weather for viewing Roman monuments without summer heat.

Autumn

September-November · 15-23°C

Clear light and fewer crowds than July-August.

Weather & Climate near Arch of Augustus, Rome #

Climate

Arch of Augustus, Rome's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (705 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

15.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 27°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

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