Mausoleum of Helena

Monument Early Christian funerary monument near Rome's catacombs

A circular 4th‑century mausoleum in Rome traditionally linked to Helena, mother of Constantine, noted for early Christian mosaics and the adjoining church of Santa Costanza.

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Mausoleum of Helena
41.8789, 12.5488
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Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Helena #

Best visited in spring or autumn (April-June, September-October) for milder weather and fewer tourists.

Spring and autumn (best)
April-June, September-October · 12-25°C
Mild weather and fewer tourists-comfortable for walking and sightseeing in Rome's outdoor sites.
Summer (hot and busy)
July-August · 25-35°C
Hot temperatures and peak tourist season-sites are busier and outdoor touring can be uncomfortable midday.
Winter (off-peak)
November-February · 5-15°C
Milder winter temperatures and smaller crowds, though some services may have reduced hours.

Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Helena #

Climate

Mausoleum of Helena's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (765 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 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 (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
1.8 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 (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
4° – 13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.0 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 (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.3 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 (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.4 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 (45 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 28°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 31°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 31°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.1 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 (69 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
1.9 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 (94 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
1.8 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 (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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