Vatican City weather in July
In July, Vatican City sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 23 mm of rain across 4 wet days and about 14.7 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 83% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Vatican City's 1st-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Vatican City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- 4 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 48 min
- 4:53 AM – 7:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical July day in Vatican City reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 |
| 6 | 30 | 19 |
| 7 | 30 | 19 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 |
| 10 | 30 | 19 |
| 11 | 30 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
| 13 | 31 | 19 |
| 14 | 31 | 19 |
| 15 | 31 | 19 |
| 16 | 31 | 19 |
| 17 | 31 | 19 |
| 18 | 31 | 20 |
| 19 | 31 | 20 |
| 20 | 31 | 20 |
| 21 | 31 | 20 |
| 22 | 31 | 20 |
| 23 | 31 | 20 |
| 24 | 31 | 20 |
| 25 | 31 | 20 |
| 26 | 31 | 20 |
| 27 | 32 | 20 |
| 28 | 32 | 20 |
| 29 | 32 | 20 |
| 30 | 32 | 20 |
| 31 | 32 | 20 |
How July really feels in Vatican City
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 3 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Vatican City weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 4° | 63 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 13° / 4° | 71 | 9.2 | 10.3 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 16° / 6° | 74 | 9.1 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 19° / 9° | 77 | 10.6 | 13.1 | 6.0 |
| May | 23° / 13° | 58 | 8.4 | 14.3 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 17° | 34 | 5.5 | 15 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 31° / 19° | 23 | 4 | 14.7 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 31° / 20° | 22 | 4.3 | 13.7 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 26° / 16° | 84 | 8.8 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 22° / 13° | 116 | 10.4 | 10.9 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 16° / 8° | 128 | 12.2 | 9.6 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 12° / 5° | 94 | 10.6 | 9 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 83% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 8%.
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| Clearer (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 91 | 9 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 93 | 7 |
| 21 | 93 | 7 |
| 22 | 93 | 7 |
| 23 | 93 | 7 |
| 24 | 93 | 7 |
| 25 | 93 | 7 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 |
| 30 | 92 | 8 |
| 31 | 92 | 8 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Vatican City gets around 23 mm of rain over 4 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 12% and peaks near 13% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 12 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 13 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 13 |
| 26 | 13 |
| 27 | 13 |
| 28 | 13 |
| 29 | 13 |
| 30 | 13 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 27% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Humid (%) | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 23 | 44 | 21 | 1 |
| 2 | 10 | 23 | 43 | 22 | 1 |
| 3 | 10 | 22 | 43 | 23 | 1 |
| 4 | 10 | 22 | 43 | 24 | 2 |
| 5 | 10 | 22 | 42 | 24 | 2 |
| 6 | 10 | 22 | 42 | 25 | 2 |
| 7 | 10 | 22 | 42 | 25 | 2 |
| 8 | 10 | 22 | 41 | 25 | 2 |
| 9 | 10 | 22 | 41 | 25 | 2 |
| 10 | 10 | 22 | 41 | 25 | 2 |
| 11 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 24 | 2 |
| 12 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 24 | 2 |
| 13 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 23 | 2 |
| 14 | 10 | 23 | 42 | 23 | 2 |
| 15 | 10 | 23 | 43 | 23 | 1 |
| 16 | 9 | 23 | 43 | 23 | 1 |
| 17 | 9 | 23 | 43 | 24 | 1 |
| 18 | 9 | 23 | 43 | 24 | 1 |
| 19 | 9 | 22 | 43 | 25 | 1 |
| 20 | 8 | 22 | 43 | 25 | 1 |
| 21 | 8 | 22 | 44 | 26 | 1 |
| 22 | 7 | 21 | 44 | 27 | 1 |
| 23 | 6 | 21 | 44 | 28 | 1 |
| 24 | 6 | 20 | 45 | 28 | 1 |
| 25 | 5 | 19 | 45 | 29 | 1 |
| 26 | 5 | 19 | 45 | 30 | 1 |
| 27 | 4 | 18 | 45 | 31 | 1 |
| 28 | 4 | 18 | 45 | 32 | 1 |
| 29 | 4 | 17 | 45 | 33 | 1 |
| 30 | 4 | 17 | 45 | 33 | 1 |
| 31 | 4 | 17 | 44 | 34 | 2 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:43 AM to 5:06 AM, and sunset from 7:44 PM to 7:26 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0 | 4:43 | 7:44 |
| 2 | 15.0 | 4:44 | 7:44 |
| 3 | 15.0 | 4:44 | 7:44 |
| 4 | 15.0 | 4:45 | 7:44 |
| 5 | 15.0 | 4:45 | 7:43 |
| 6 | 15.0 | 4:46 | 7:43 |
| 7 | 14.9 | 4:46 | 7:43 |
| 8 | 14.9 | 4:47 | 7:43 |
| 9 | 14.9 | 4:48 | 7:42 |
| 10 | 14.9 | 4:48 | 7:42 |
| 11 | 14.9 | 4:49 | 7:41 |
| 12 | 14.9 | 4:50 | 7:41 |
| 13 | 14.8 | 4:50 | 7:40 |
| 14 | 14.8 | 4:51 | 7:40 |
| 15 | 14.8 | 4:52 | 7:39 |
| 16 | 14.8 | 4:53 | 7:39 |
| 17 | 14.7 | 4:54 | 7:38 |
| 18 | 14.7 | 4:54 | 7:38 |
| 19 | 14.7 | 4:55 | 7:37 |
| 20 | 14.7 | 4:56 | 7:36 |
| 21 | 14.6 | 4:57 | 7:35 |
| 22 | 14.6 | 4:58 | 7:35 |
| 23 | 14.6 | 4:59 | 7:34 |
| 24 | 14.6 | 5:00 | 7:33 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 5:01 | 7:32 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 5:02 | 7:31 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 5:03 | 7:30 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 5:04 | 7:29 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 5:05 | 7:28 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 5:05 | 7:27 |
| 31 | 14.3 | 5:06 | 7:26 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.08 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.63 kWh/m² to a high of 7.08 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 7.08 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.8 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Vatican City
None of Vatican City's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Vatican City's rainy season runs September–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Vatican City?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Vatican City for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Vatican City in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Vatican City sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Vatican City in July
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 14°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 1 to Oct 31 — about 5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Bracing |
| Feb | 14 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 15 | Cool |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 19 | Cool |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Vatican City in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Vatican City peaks around July 15 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Vatican City in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Vatican City is worst in April — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Vatican City?
Vatican City sits at 41.9°N, 12.5°E, 55 m above sea level, in Vatican. The nearest listed city is Rome, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Vatican City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Vatican City.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Vatican City has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 140 m around an average of 56 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 179 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,182 m.
The land around Vatican City is covered by artificial surfaces (59%) and trees (34%) within 3 km, trees (31%), artificial surfaces (29%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (45%) and water (26%) within 80 km.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Vatican City (41.9027°, 12.4541°, elevation 55 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).