Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense

Church 20th-century basilica on Rome's Via Ostiense

On Rome’s Via Ostiense, Santi Pietro e Paolo serves the Ostiense neighbourhood as a 20th-century parish church; visitors often pass it en route to nearby industrial-era mosaics and the Pyramid.

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Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense is a Catholic parish church located on Via Ostiense in the Ostiense district of Rome, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

The church serves the local parish community and functions as a place for regular liturgies and parish activities rather than as a major tourist destination. Its interior and liturgical furnishings reflect its role as an active neighborhood church.

The building was constructed to serve the expanding Ostiense area and has been used as a parish church since its establishment.

It stands on Via Ostiense in Rome’s southern neighborhoods, within the city’s built-up area and accessible from central Rome by public transport.

Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense
Via Ostiense, Rome, Italy (exact address varies)
41.8337, 12.4593

How to Get to Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense #

The church is on via Ostiense in Rome and is accessible by bus or by metro to Piramide (B) followed by a short walk or local bus. Exact address should be confirmed locally for service times.

Tips for Visiting Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense #

  • Attend a Mass to experience the church's acoustics and interior as a living place of worship.
  • Wear modest clothing and be mindful of service times when visiting.

Best Time to Visit Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense #

Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable walking and fewer crowds.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-October · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Pleasant weather for combining visits to the church with other Rome sites.
Winter
November-February · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Cooler, quieter tourist season; church services continue year-round.

Weather & Climate near Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense #

Climate

Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense'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 (738 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 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.1 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 (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

71 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.6 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 (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.6 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 (42 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.3 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
2.3 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 15 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.4 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 (34 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.3 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 (67 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.1 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 (93 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.0 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 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.1 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 (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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