🇮🇹 Rome vs Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Rome, Italy vs Rotterdam, Netherlands — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 75 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇹 Rome🇳🇱 Rotterdam
Avg annual high21°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year82157
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, July, August

🇮🇹 Rome

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

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome or Rotterdam warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Rome or Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is rainier — Rome sees about 75 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Rome vs Rotterdam?

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

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