Mausoleum of Augustus Mausoleo di Augusto

Rome, Italy

Mausoleum of Augustus
Photo: MumblerJamie, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Mausoleum of Augustus is a Roman mausoleum and archaeological site in Campo Marzio, Rome. It is one of the 125 sights in Italy on this site and is the 29th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.

Planning a visit

The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C. For drier weather, July is the driest month with about 23 mm of rain over 3 days, and June has about 31 mm of rain over 6 days. The wettest period occurs in autumn and winter; November has about 110 mm of rain over 13 days, December has about 96 mm over 10 days, and October has about 103 mm over 10 days. The lowest temperatures are found in January and February, when daily highs are 12 °C and lows are 4 °C. The site is located 2 km from the capital, Rome, and 15 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport.

Nearby, you can visit Ara Pacis (0.1 km), Piazza del Popolo (0.5 km), or the Spanish Steps (0.5 km). Other nearby locations include Santa Maria del Popolo and Chigi Palace, which are both 0.6 km from the site. The site is located in Municipio I and does not have wheelchair access.

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C121215182327303026211613
Average low, °C446913171920171395
Rainfall, mm64645674523123307010311096
Rainy days119108117369111311

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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