Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo is a museum, quadrangular castle, and Roman mausoleum in Rome. Originally created in 139, it is one of the 125 most looked-up sights in Italy and is the 12th most looked-up sight in the country.
Planning a visit
The weather in Rome changes throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 30 °C and the lowest rainfall of about 23 to 30 mm. For cooler weather, January and February have daily highs of 12 °C. The wettest months are October, November, and December, with November seeing about 114 mm of rain and December seeing about 100 mm. Spring months like April and May have daily highs between 18 °C and 22 °C.
The site is 2 km from Rome. The nearest airport is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, which is 16 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the castle with other nearby sights like Ponte Sant'Angelo (0.1 km), Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (0.7 km), Piazza Navona (0.7 km), St. Peter's Square (0.8 km), and San Luigi dei Francesi (0.8 km). The museum, which opened in 1906, is open from 09:00 to 19:30, Monday to Sunday. There is an entry fee, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 114 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 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 66 | 58 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 73 | 108 | 114 | 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.
