San Pietro in Vincoli
San Pietro in Vincoli is a minor basilica and church building in Rome that features Renaissance architecture. Dedicated to St. Peter in Chains, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C and lows are 20 °C. These months also have the least rain, with about 3 to 6 rainy days. In contrast, November is the wettest month, with 110 mm of rain over about 13 days. During January and February, daily highs are 12 °C and lows are 4 °C. The site is 1 km from the center of Rome and 14 km from the Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport in Rome.
The basilica can be combined with visits to the Colosseum, which is 0.4 km away, or the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Titus, both 0.5 km from the site. Santa Maria Maggiore and the Temple of Caesar are also nearby at 0.6 km. The church is open daily from 08:00 to 12:30 and 15:00 to 18:00. From March to October, the afternoon hours are extended to 19:00, except on Sundays.
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.
