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Vatican City

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Vatican City month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vatican City are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and November the wettest (about 165 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January12.44.1686.8
February14.55.3818.1
March16.46.7959.0
April19.69.17110.7
May23.213.18811.6
June29.518.04313.3
July32.821.02413.7
August32.521.13812.7
September27.217.011310.8
October22.513.31138.8
November17.19.21656.9
December13.55.51146.6

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What is being reported around Vatican City

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People and places shaping Vatican City

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Research updated Monday, August 24, 2026
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Past and future events in Vatican City

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1586

    In 1586, the obelisk was moved to its current position by Pope Sixtus V, using a method devised by the Italian architect Domenico Fontana.

  2. Documented history · 1939

    Remains of this ancient necropolis were discovered during renovations by popes throughout the centuries, increasing in frequency during the Renaissance until it was systematically excavated from 1939 to 1941 on the order of Pope Pius XII.

  3. Obelisk relocation

    In 1586 the Vatican obelisk was moved to its present position in St Peter’s Square by Pope Sixtus V, using a method devised by architect Domenico Fontana.

  4. Necropolis excavation

    Systematic archaeological excavation of the ancient necropolis beneath St Peter’s Basilica was carried out from 1939 to 1941 on the order of Pope Pius XII.

Current public leadership

  • Raffaella Petrini

    Wikidata currently records this person as Vatican City's head of government. Italian Vatican religious.

  • Pope Leo XIV

    Head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, elected 8 May 2025.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Vatican City has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Vatican City yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Vatican City yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Vatican Radio

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Vatican City. Vatican City radio station.

  • Vatican Media

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Vatican City. Holy See national broadcaster.

  • L'Osservatore Romano

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Vatican City. Official newspaper of the Holy See.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Tomb of Innocent XI

    Wikidata places this site in Vatican City. Sepulchral monument in Vatican Grotto, Vatican City.

  • Tomb of Clemens XIII

    Wikidata places this site in Vatican City. Sepulchral monument in Vatican Grotto, Vatican City.

  • Monument to Gregorius XVI

    Wikidata places this site in Vatican City. Funerary monument in Gregorian Chapel, Vatican City, Italy, by Luigi Amici.

  • Tomb of Paul III

    Wikidata places this site in Vatican City. Funerary monument by Guglielmo della Porta.

  • Tomb of Alexander VIII

    Wikidata places this site in Vatican City. Sepulchral monument in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy.

  • Tomb of Clemens X

    Wikidata places this site in Vatican City. Sepulchral monument in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy, by Mattia De Rossi.

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01 · Overview

Vatican City, in brief

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02 · History

How Vatican City took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Vatican City

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Vatican City

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Vatican City

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Vatican City

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Vatican City

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08 · Questions

Questions about Vatican City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vatican City

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Vatican City located and what are its coordinates?

Vatican City is situated in Vatican at geographic coordinates 41.9027, 12.4541 with an elevation of 55 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Vatican City?

Vatican City has a recorded population of approximately 829 and observes the Europe/Vatican time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Vatican City?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Vatican City include la, it, fr, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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