🇮🇹 Rome vs Sintra 🇵🇹

Rome, Italy vs Sintra, Portugal — 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 22 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇹 Rome🇵🇹 Sintra
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year82104
SnowRareRare
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).

🇵🇹 Sintra

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Rome or Sintra warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Rome or Sintra?

Sintra is rainier — Rome sees about 22 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Rome vs Sintra?

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

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