Rome in January
2.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -1°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
-1°CAvg high
-9°CAvg low
16Rainy days (106 mm)
9:08 hDaylight
07:37Sunrise · 16:45 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -1°C
- Very wet: about 16 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -9°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -9°C | 106 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.8 |
| February | 0°C | -9°C | 89 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.2 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 106 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 13°C | 3°C | 120 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 115 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 137 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 120 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 25°C | 16°C | 112 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 21°C | 12°C | 112 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 130 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 8°C | 0°C | 115 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | 2°C | -6°C | 121 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rome in January?
Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -9°C.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best months are September, August, July, June.