Baths of Caracalla Terme di Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla is an ancient Roman structure and archaeological site in Rome, Italy. This national museum and thermae was commissioned by Caracalla in 216. It is the 36th most looked-up sight in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C and the lowest rainfall of about 3 to 6 rainy days. In the spring, April has highs of 18 °C and May has highs of 22 °C. The wettest month is November, which has 110 mm of rain and about 13 rainy days. In the winter, January and February have highs of 12 °C and about 65 mm of rain, while December has highs of 13 °C and 97 mm of rain.
The site is located in the Roma Capitale administration, 2 km from Rome and 12 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. It is near the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, and the Pyramid of Cestius, which are all within 1.1 km. The baths are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 19:15. The entrance fee is €8, and an additional €2 is required for online reservations. Wheelchair access is limited.
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.
