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Rain, rain go away in Rome

Greetings-
We will be in Rome from April 2-7. I've noticed it will rain pretty much the entire time. How reliable are the weather reports for this part of Italy? In other words-can the weather be unpredictable in Rome??

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"Can the weather be unpredictable in Rome?"Yes, weather forecasts for Rome are about as accurate or non-accurate as forecasts here--it's just a prediction.You're still 5 to 10 days out from your time in Rome. I have not looked at any current forecasts. But for the last 10 years, in Rome during the period April 2 - 7, there has been rain (sometime during the day) only on 8 days out of a total 60 days of data (6-day period x 10 years = 60 days of data).Unfortunately, that historical data, and $1.50, will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. I'm trying to make you feel better.Go here to look at the weather data for Rome for the last 10 years for April 2 - 7: http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/LIRU/1994/4/2/PlannerHistory.html?dayend=7&monthend=4&yearend=1994If you get to about 48 hours out from your time in Rome, if the weather forecasts are all saying lots of rain, then you might start believing it.

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Yes, Kent is exactly on target. I would not worry about the weather forecast until a couple of days before you depart. Usually in early April we do get rain, so bring your gear and umbrella! The weather changes through the day. Most mornings are a little brisk but by mid-afternoon you're peeling off clothing! At night, it's usually quite nice.

These last couple of weeks have been GREAT, with highs in the mid 60's and a lot more sun than last year in March. We've had some flooding in December, but as of late, the rain has been far less than expected. Yesterday was overcast, today - first day of daylight's saving in Rome - is again overcast, but not raining yet!

Ciao,
Ron

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Will $1.50 really get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks?