🇫🇷 Montpellier vs Rome 🇮🇹

Montpellier, France vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Montpellier🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high20°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (4°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year8982
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇫🇷 Montpellier

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Montpellier or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Montpellier or Rome?

Montpellier is rainier — Rome sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Montpellier vs Rome?

Montpellier is best around May, September, October; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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