Santa Maria della Scala, Rome

Religious Site Medieval Roman church with historical chapels

Located near Rome’s core, Santa Maria della Scala shows medieval and Baroque layers and functions as a parish site; visitors pass through for architectural details and its convenient central location.

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Santa Maria della Scala, Rome
41.8911, 12.4678

How to Get to Santa Maria della Scala, Rome #

Santa Maria della Scala is in central Rome; access is best by bus or on foot from major sites such as Piazza della Repubblica or Termini station-check local maps for the precise location.

Tips for Visiting Santa Maria della Scala, Rome #

  • Visit the crypt and cloisters if available-these quieter spaces often hold unexpected fresco fragments.
  • The site is near other Roman ruins; a combined walking loop will make the most of the neighborhood.
  • Attend a midday mass to hear the space used as intended rather than merely inspected.

Best Time to Visit Santa Maria della Scala, Rome #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for exploring Rome's ecclesiastical neighborhoods.

Spring and autumn
April-June, September-October · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Best weather for walking between Rome's small church sites.

Weather & Climate near Santa Maria della Scala, Rome #

Climate

Santa Maria della Scala, Rome'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 (703 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
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 (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

73 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
2.2 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
2.5 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 (40 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.2 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. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 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 14 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 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 (32 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°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 (88 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

88 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 95 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

95 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 (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

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

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