Ara Pacis
The Ara Pacis is an ancient Roman archaeological site, museum, and shrine. It features ancient Roman architecture and is one of the 53 most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 2 km from Rome and 16 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. It is located at Lungotevere in Augusta and near several other sites, including the Mausoleum of Augustus, which is 0.1 km away. Other nearby locations include Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, and Chigi Palace.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C and lows of about 20 °C. June also has warm highs of 27 °C. In January and February, daily highs are 12 °C and lows are 4 °C. November is the wettest month, receiving about 110 mm of rain, while July is the driest with about 23 mm. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00, but on December 24 and 31, it is only open from 09:00 to 14:00. It is closed on Mondays, January 1, May 1, and December 25. Admission is €6.50, and reduced prices are €4.50.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 110 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 64 | 56 | 74 | 52 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 70 | 103 | 110 | 96 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
