Arch of Septimius Severus Arco di Settimio Severo
The Arch of Septimius Severus is a triumphal arch and archaeological site in Rome. Made of travertine and marble, these ruins were built in 203 and are dedicated to Septimius Severus, Geta, and Caracalla. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia, ranking 107th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C and lows are around 20 °C. These months also have the lowest rainfall, at about 22 to 29 mm, while June has about 30 mm over 6 days. In contrast, November is the wettest month with 110 mm of rain over 13 days. Other months offer more moderate temperatures, such as 22 °C highs in May, 18 °C highs in April, or 21 °C highs in October.
The site is located in Rome, 0 km from the capital, and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport is 14 km away. The arch is situated within 0.1 km of several sites, including the Roman Forum, Temple of Saturn, Temple of Caesar, Curia Julia, and Lapis Niger.
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 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 65 | 56 | 73 | 51 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 70 | 102 | 110 | 97 |
| 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.
