Vatican Museums Musei Vaticani
The Vatican Museums are an art museum and national museum located in Vatican City. Established in the year 1506 and opened in 1771, the museum recorded about 1.6 million visitors in 2021. It ranks as one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 30 °C, while July has the lowest rain with 23 mm on about 3 days. January, February, and December have daily highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C to 5 °C. November receives the most rain with 114 mm on about 13 days. The nearest airport is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport in Rome, located 17 km away. The distance from the capital is 0 km.
Nearby sights include the Sistine Chapel at 0.4 km, St. Peter's Basilica at 0.5 km, the Gardens of Vatican City at 0.5 km, St. Peter's Square at 0.5 km, and Castel Sant'Angelo at 1.0 km. The museums are open Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 14:00. Admission fees apply, 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.
