🇬🇧 Edinburgh vs Rome 🇮🇹

Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 64 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇬🇧 Edinburgh🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high
13°C
21°C
Hottest month
July · 19°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year
146
82
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, October

🇬🇧 Edinburgh

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Edinburgh or Rome?

Edinburgh is rainier — Rome sees about 64 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Edinburgh vs Rome?

Edinburgh is best around June, July, August; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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