Colosseum
The Colosseum is an ancient Roman amphitheatre and archaeological site located in Rome, Italy. Built in 82, this massive stadium was constructed from Roman travertine, tuff, and concrete, and it remains one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The Colosseum is located 13 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and is situated within Rome. Weather is mildest in spring, with April seeing highs of 18 °C and May reaching 22 °C. Summer months are hot, with July and August temperatures peaking at 30 °C, while November and December are the wettest months, experiencing around 110 mm and 97 mm of rain respectively. The site is closed on January 1 and December 25. Opening hours vary by season: from 08:30 to 19:15 between late March and September, 08:30 to 18:30 from October 1 to October 24, and 08:30 to 16:30 from October 25 to February 28. An entry fee is required, and wheelchair access is limited.
Because the Colosseum is part of the archaeological park of Colosseum, it is easily combined with nearby sites. Visitors can walk to the Arch of Constantine, located 0.1 km away, or the Arch of Titus, 0.3 km away. Other nearby points of interest include San Pietro in Vincoli at 0.4 km, and both Palatine Hill and the Temple of Caesar, which are 0.5 km from the site.
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.
