Santa Maria della Consolazione Religious Site
Renaissance church with centralized Greek-cross plan
A historic church in central Rome frequented for its religious art and location near major archaeological and civic sites; visitors often see it while exploring the city's core.
Santa Maria della Consolazione at a Glance#
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
How to Get to Santa Maria della Consolazione#
Located in central Rome near the Roman Forum and Trajan’s Market; best reached on foot from central archaeological sites or via local buses.
Tips for Visiting Santa Maria della Consolazione#
- This church is in a densely historic part of Rome-combine it with nearby archaeological sites and churches for a compact walking tour.
- Look for the contrasting architectural layers-the Renaissance overlaying older masonry.
Best Time to Visit Santa Maria della Consolazione#
Spring and autumn for comfortable weather and fewer tourists in Rome's central districts.
Weather & Climate near Santa Maria della Consolazione#
Santa Maria della Consolazione'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 (712 mm/year).
| 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° | 60 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 | 13° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 29 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° | 97 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 |
