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Attractions, food, stays and travel essentials, with ratings, reviews, opening hours and directions.
Places in Vatican City on the World Heritage List.
Vatican City
Listed 1984
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Listed 1980
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Public transport and paid services in Vatican City.
Apps for booking a taxi or a ride in Vatican City.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Vatican City
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 11° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 32° | 32° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 12° |
| Avg. low | 3° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 4° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 73 | 77 | 69 | 56 | 57 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 70 | 82 | 114 | 91 |
| Humidity | 81% | 79% | 76% | 72% | 68% | 62% | 55% | 55% | 64% | 73% | 80% | 81% |
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