Temple of Divus Augustus
Religious Site Ancient Roman temple honoring the deified Augustus
At the Roman Forum, the Temple of Divus Augustus presents tall marble columns and ruined foundations; visitors come for Roman imperial architecture and proximity to the Capitoline and Palatine hills.
How to Get to Temple of Divus Augustus #
The Temple of Divus Augustus is accessible from the archaeological area around the Roman Forum and Fori Imperiali. From Rome’s Centro Storico, walk east along Via dei Fori Imperiali or enter the Colosseo/Foro ticketed area; nearest metro is Colosseo (Line B). Combined tickets to the Colosseum/Forum/Palatine cover entry.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Divus Augustus #
- Visit the Forum the same time as the Colosseum/Palatine to use the combined ticket and avoid separate queues.
- Hire a guided tour focused on the Republican and Augustan fora to understand how the Divus Augustus temple plugged into Augustus' propagandistic architecture.
- Approach via the Foro Romano entrances nearest the Via dei Fori Imperiali to reach the site quickly from central Rome.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Divus Augustus #
Spring and autumn balance reasonable weather and manageable crowds; summer can be very hot and crowded.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Divus Augustus #
Temple of Divus Augustus'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).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
