Arch of Dolabella

Monument Ancient Roman arch near the Roman Forum

On Rome’s Caelian Hill, the Arch of Dolabella is a reused Roman arch incorporated into later aqueduct works; visitors encounter it while touring the city’s ancient lanes and ruins.

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Arch of Dolabella
Near the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill area, Rome, Italy
41.8856, 12.4952
Open 24 hours
Free (public archaeological monument)

How to Get to Arch of Dolabella #

The Arch of Dolabella sits in central Rome on the Caelian Hill area, close to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The easiest public-transit access is Metro Line B to the Colosseo station; from there it’s a short walk of around 10-15 minutes on local streets to the Caelian Hill area where the arch stands. Several city buses also stop on routes serving the Colosseum/Foro Romano area, from which the arch is a short walk.

Best Time to Visit Arch of Dolabella #

Best visited in spring or early autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds; summer is hot and busiest while winter has the lowest visitor numbers.

Shoulder seasons (best balance)
April-June, September-October · ~10-22°C
Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures and smaller tourist crowds in Rome, ideal for visiting outdoor ancient sites like the Arch of Dolabella.
High season (busy and hot)
July-August · ~20-33°C
Summer brings the largest numbers of visitors and hot weather - expect crowds and limited shade around outdoor monuments.
Winter (low crowds)
November-February · ~5-13°C
Winter is cooler with fewer tourists; rain is possible but outdoor sites are far less crowded.

Weather & Climate near Arch of Dolabella #

Climate

Arch of Dolabella'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 (713 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 (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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 (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 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 (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 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 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 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 (89 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 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 98 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 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 (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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