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.
Temple of Divus Augustus at a Glance#
Address: Foro Romano, Rome, Italy (Temple of Divus Augustus is within the Forum/Fori Imperiali area)
Website: http://www.parcocolosseo.it
Hours: Roman Forum & Palatine/Colosseum area: Typical opening 8:30am-7:00pm (varies seasonally); last entry earlier - check official site
Admission: Included with admission to the Roman Forum/Colosseum archaeological ticket - standard €16 combined (rates vary, reduced tickets available)
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).
| 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 | 12° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 30 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 |
