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.

Arch of Dolabella at a Glance#

Address: Near the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill area, Rome, Italy

Hours: Open 24 hours

Admission: Free (public archaeological monument)

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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

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	4° - 12°	7°	74 mm	partly cloudy	81%	1.9 m/s	0.2 low	9.4h
February	Good	4° - 13°	8°	67 mm	partly cloudy	79%	2.1 m/s	0.4 low	10.5h
March	Very Good	6° - 16°	11°	59 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.4 m/s	0.7 moderate	11.8h
April	Very Good	8° - 18°	13°	58 mm	partly cloudy	72%	2.5 m/s	1.2 high	13.2h
May	Excellent	12° - 23°	18°	41 mm	some cloud	68%	2.1 m/s	1.7 very high	14.4h
June	Ideal	16° - 27°	22°	30 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.2 m/s	2.1 extreme	15.0h
July	Ideal	19° - 30°	25°	15 mm	clear	55%	2.3 m/s	2.2 extreme	14.7h
August	Ideal	19° - 30°	25°	33 mm	clear	55%	2.2 m/s	1.8 very high	13.7h
September	Excellent	16° - 27°	21°	65 mm	mostly sunny	64%	2.0 m/s	1.2 high	12.3h
October	Very Good	12° - 22°	17°	89 mm	some cloud	73%	1.8 m/s	0.7 moderate	11.0h
November	Good	8° - 16°	12°	98 mm	partly cloudy	80%	1.9 m/s	0.3 low	9.7h
December	Acceptable	5° - 13°	8°	84 mm	partly cloudy	81%	2.1 m/s	0.2 low	9.1h