Santa Sabina basilica di Santa Sabina
Santa Sabina is a Catholic minor basilica in Rome featuring Early Christian architecture. The site was established in the 5th century and is named after and dedicated to Saint Sabina. It is 68 m long and is one of the 125 sights of the country on this site, ranking 110th among the most looked-up sights in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Summer months like July and August are the driest, with 3 to 6 rainy days and highs of 30 °C. For warmer weather, May has highs of 22 °C. In the spring, April has highs of 18 °C and 8 rainy days, while March sees highs of 15 °C. During the autumn, September has highs of 26 °C and 9 rainy days, while October has highs of 21 °C and 10 rainy days. The wettest month is November, with 110 mm of rain over 13 days, while January and February are the coldest with lows of 4 °C.
The basilica is 1 km from Rome and 14 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. It is located near several historical sites, including Circus Maximus (0.5 km), Palatine Hill (0.7 km), and the Theatre of Marcellus (0.8 km). The Pyramid of Cestius and the Temple of Saturn are also within walking distance at 0.9 km and 1.0 km respectively.
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.
