Rome's mild climate makes it visitable year-round; however, spring
and autumn are without doubt the best times to visit, with generally
sunny skies and mild temperatures (although late autumn, November,
can be rainy). Unfortunately, these times are also the peak tourist
season, when the tour buses pour in and tourists are herded around
like cattle. July and August are unpleasantly hot, and Romans traditionally
desert the stiflingly hot city in August, with many businesses closing;
try to avoid visiting at this time. From December to February there
is briskly cold weather, although it's rarely grey and gloomy.
Events-wise, Rome's calendar bursts year-round with cultural events
ranging from colourful traditional celebrations with a religious
and/or traditional flavour, through to cultural events. Summer is
definitely the best time to visit if you want to catch the best
of the festivals; however, the Romaeuropa festival is now a feature
of the autumn calendar, the Roma opera season runs from December
until June and the classical and contemporary music scene is lively
all year round.
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