🌦️ Weather: Avg. 21 °C / 70 °F highs, 12 °C / 54 °F lows; light layers work all day.
October brings soft golden light, sweater-weather strolls, and open-air trattoria tables. Foliage warms the parks, while truffle aromas drift from market stalls. Lines shrink at big museums if you enter by 9 am—security opens 30 minutes early most days, so set that alarm.
Category
September
October
November
Weather
Highs 27 °C, lows 16 °C; rare rain.
Highs 21 °C, lows 12 °C; 8 rainy days.
Highs 16 °C, lows 8 °C; wettest month.
Crowds & vibe
Post-summer buzz, manageable lines.
Film-Fest energy; weekend spikes.
Quieter, umbrella-toting museumgoers.
Key events
Harvest fairs, opera season opens.
Film Fest, Romaeuropa, jazz warm-ups.
Truffle menus, All Saints festivities.
Best for
Outdoor diners, photographers.
Culture buffs, mild-weather walkers.
Foodies, bargain hunters.
Book early?
Yes for central hotels.
Yes—Film Fest tickets & hotels.
Short-notice deals possible.
Transport notes
Night buses crowded after festivals.
No major works; tram 8 adds late runs.
Rain may slow buses; carry a pass.
Budget
Peak-season rates linger.
Slight dip on weekdays; weekend surge.
20 % hotel drop, flight deals.
Event/Festival
Dates
Event type
Location
What to expect
Rome Film Fest
18–29 Oct 2025
Exhibition
Red-carpet premieres, open masterclasses, and €10 public screenings—reserve online the week tickets drop to avoid sold-out evenings.
Romaeuropa Festival
Sep 5–Nov 10 2025
Cultural Festival
Avant-garde dance, digital art, and global theater pieces rotate nightly; snag under-25 passes for €15 shows.
Rome Jazz Festival
27 Oct–10 Nov 2025
Concert
Late-night jam sessions follow headline sets—pick balcony seats for perfect acoustics and cheaper prices.
Marino Sagra dell’Uva
05 Oct 2025
Cultural Festival
Watch wine gush from the main fountain at noon, then join cellar tastings; regional trains run extra departures till 11 pm.
Rome Art Week
21–26 Oct 2025
Exhibition
Citywide studios & galleries
Free maps guide you to 100+ artist spaces—plan two neighborhoods per afternoon to dodge rush-hour buses.
Fresh porcini peak now; chefs shave thick slices over buttered tagliatelle tableside, releasing nutty aromas.
Where to eat: Felice a Testaccio, Via Mastro Giorgio 29
Evening street vendors toast chestnuts over drum barrels near Piazza Navona—sweet warmth for night strolling.
Where to eat: Cart at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II corner
Hunting season starts; slow-braised boar ragù clings to pappardelle for hearty comfort.
Where to eat: Trattoria Da Oio a Casa Mia, Testaccio
The year’s first young red pours on 30 Oct—fruity, low tannin, meant to drink fresh.
Where to drink: Ai Tre Scalini, Via Panisperna 251
Book Rome Film Fest tickets the moment the online portal opens—premium weekend slots vanish in hours.
Keep a compact umbrella handy; showers blow through fast but drench cobbles slick.
Trams and buses run holiday schedules 1 Oct (TBC citywide transport fest); check apps for last-trip times.
Museums start winter hours after 27 Oct—last entry shifts to 3:30 pm for smaller sites like Domus Aurea.
Light fades by 6 pm; schedule outdoor photos before 5 pm to catch golden hour on travertine facades.
Many trattorias fire up wood stoves now—reserve inside tables if you dislike patio smoke from chestnut vendors.
Yes—daytime highs hover around 21 °C, and heaters pop up on terraces by mid-month, so al-fresco lunches remain pleasant.
Expect about eight rainy days, usually brief showers. Carry a foldable umbrella and waterproof shoes.
Most city museums open; Vatican Museums close 1 Nov, so visit before month-end if that’s on your list.
Layer: T-shirt, light sweater, and jacket. Evenings drop to 12 °C; scarves double as church cover.
Yes; no scheduled metro works. Tram 8 adds late-night runs for Film Fest patrons.
Water dips below 20 °C. Locals stop swimming, but sunny days still suit Ostia walks and seafood lunches.
Cards widely accepted, but keep €20 notes for market snacks and small cafés.
