Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura
Rome, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is a major papal basilica, parish church, and ecclesiastical district in Rome, Italy. This site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features Early Christian architecture. Dedicated to Paul the Apostle, the basilica was established in 386.
Planning a visit
The weather varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C, and the least rainfall at about 22 mm to 30 mm. For milder spring weather, April has highs of 18 °C and lows of 9 °C, while May has highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C. The wettest months are November, with about 113 mm of rain, December with about 100 mm, and October with about 105 mm. January and February are the coldest, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C.
The basilica is located 4 km from the capital, Rome, and 12 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. Travelers can combine a visit here with other nearby locations, such as the Pyramid of Cestius, which is 2 km away, the Baths of Caracalla at 2.7 km, or Santa Sabina at 2.9 km. Other nearby sights include Circus Maximus, located 3.1 km away, and Palatine Hill, which is 3.4 km away. The site is wheelchair accessible and is open from 07:00 to 18:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 113 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 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 67 | 67 | 57 | 75 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 72 | 105 | 113 | 100 |
| 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.
