Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus is an archaeological site and circus in Rome, Italy, that dates back to about 550 BC. It is one of the 125 sights in Italy listed on this site. It is also the 13th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperatures are highest in July and August, with daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Warm weather occurs from May to September, with daily highs ranging from 22 °C to 30 °C. The coolest months are January and February, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in November, which sees about 110 mm, while the driest period is July, with about 22 mm.
To reach the site, travelers can use Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, which is 13 km away, or travel from Rome, which is 1 km from the site. It is located near Palatine Hill (0.3 km) and Santa Sabina (0.5 km). The Arch of Titus (0.6 km), the Arch of Constantine (0.6 km), and the Temple of Caesar (0.7 km) are also nearby. 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.
