Best time to visit Vatican City, Vatican City

Vatican City

Mid June: pleasantly mild at 24°C, an easy-going pace, shoulder-season pricing.

Temperature: 24°C avg
Daylight: 15.2h
Crowds: Light crowds
Affordability: $$

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Vatican City

41.9° N, 12.5° E temperate, northern hemisphere

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Month	Avg temp	Weather	Crowds	Affordability
January	8°C	25	60	50
February	9°C	27	60	50
March	11°C	47	60	50
April	14°C	67	60	50
May	19°C	86	60	50
June	23°C	89	60	50
July	26°C	83	60	50
August	26°C	83	60	50
September	22°C	79	60	50
October	17°C	69	60	50
November	12°C	41	60	50
December	9°C	24	60	50

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God · Jan 1-7 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Epiphany · Jan 1-7 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City · Feb 5-11 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis · Mar 12-18 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Saint Joseph's Day · Mar 12-18 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Easter · Mar 26 – Mar 8 · religious

Holy Week into Easter - processions and quiet reflection give way to a celebratory weekend.
Saint George · Apr 16-22 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Saint Joseph the Worker · Apr 30-May 6 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul · Jun 25-Jul 1 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Assumption Day · Aug 13-19 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Nativity of Mary · Sep 3-9 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
All Saints Day · Oct 29-Nov 4 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Immaculate Conception · Dec 3-9 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
Christmas Day · Dec 24-31 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.
St. Stephen's Day · Dec 24-31 · holiday

A nationwide public holiday - many businesses close and the city takes on a festive note.

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Sources: Open-Meteo · Religious calendar · Nager.date · manual curation

Last updated 2026-06-02