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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Arch of Dolabella #
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).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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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.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.