Sistine Chapel La Cappella Sistina
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City is a cultural property, chapel, and Catholic church building. It is part of the Apostolic Palace and was commissioned by Sixtus IV, with creation involving Michelangelo, Giovannino de' Dolci, and Baccio Pontelli. Dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, it stands as one of the most looked-up sights in Vatican City.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 30 °C, though July has fewer rainy days at 3 mm of rain on about 3 days compared to November which sees 114 mm of rain on about 13 days with highs of 16 °C and lows of 9 °C. January, February, and December are the coolest months with daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C to 5 °C. The nearest airport is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport in Rome, Italy, located 16 km away, and the sight is 0 km from the capital of Vatican City.
Nearby sights include St. Peter's Basilica at 0.1 km, St. Peter's Square at 0.2 km, Gardens of Vatican City at 0.3 km, Vatican Museums at 0.4 km, and Castel Sant'Angelo at 1.0 km. The site is open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00, and wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 114 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 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 66 | 58 | 76 | 54 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 73 | 108 | 114 | 100 |
| 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.
