Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Rome today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Rome based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Rome
57
Fair
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 01:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
12:00 – 13:00 · lowest ~50 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
56
03:00
57
04:00
57
05:00
58
06:00
59
07:00
59
08:00
57
09:00
56
10:00
55
11:00
52
12:00
50
13:00
50
What affects air quality for runners in Rome
Rome's air quality reflects a mix of dense traffic, historic street geometry, and a sprawling urban region with different ventilation patterns. Nitrogen dioxide peaks near major arterials and frequent congestion points, while particulate pollution can spread more broadly under stable weather. Tourist mobility also adds seasonal pressure around central districts.