How does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
NASA POWER
Monday 7 Sept in Vatican City, the forecast high is 34°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 31°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.
33°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–31°C
warmer than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warmrain: more rain than usualwind: typical
32°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–31°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warmrain: more rain than usualwind: typical
34°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–31°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warmrain: less rain than usualwind: typical
33°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–31°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warmrain: less rain than usualwind: typical
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 1996 (24°C) and the warmest was 2008 (34°C). The current forecast averages 32°C - higher than in 93% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Vatican City
Day-by-day forecast for Vatican City
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️33°clear sky
night 25° · evening 30° · rain 3.27 mm · humidity 27% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
night 25° · evening 29° · rain 2.4 mm · humidity 30% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️34°clear sky
night 24° · evening 28° · humidity 26% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 36%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️33°clear sky
night 24° · evening 26° · humidity 35% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
night 25° · evening 26° · rain 0.39 mm · humidity 39% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
night 23° · evening 25° · rain 8.73 mm · humidity 53% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 88%
Friday11 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 1.83 mm · humidity 31% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 10%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.3 mm · humidity 39% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌤️30°a few clouds
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 45.69 mm · humidity 39% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 22%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 45.12 mm · humidity 42% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 2.88 mm · humidity 36% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 4%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 25° · evening 25° · rain 1.02 mm · humidity 48% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.45 mm · humidity 48% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 90%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
night 25° · evening 25° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 36% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 24%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌤️32°a few clouds
night 24° · evening 26° · humidity 35% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 19%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
night 26° · evening 26° · humidity 34% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Pollen in Vatican City - info for allergy sufferers
Today mugwort pollen is highest in Vatican City - about 3 grains/m³, low level. Most allergy sufferers should not feel strong symptoms. Pollen levels are a CAMS model forecast and are indicative.
Public holidays in Vatican City - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Vatican City: Nativity of Mary (8 September, Tuesday) - Saturday–Tuesday if you take Monday off (4 days).
2026
8 SeptemberTuesday
Nativity of Mary
long weekend + bridge day
1 NovemberSunday
All Saints Day
falls on a weekend
8 DecemberTuesday
Immaculate Conception
long weekend + bridge day
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend
26 DecemberSaturday
St. Stephen's Day
falls on a weekend
2027
1 JanuaryFriday
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
long weekend
6 JanuaryWednesday
Epiphany
11 FebruaryThursday
Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City
long weekend + bridge day
13 MarchSaturday
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
falls on a weekend
19 MarchFriday
Saint Joseph's Day
long weekend
29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend
23 AprilFriday
Saint George
long weekend
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.