Rome in January
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
11Rainy days (124 mm)
9:57 hDaylight
07:51Sunrise · 17:48 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 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 | 12°C | 2°C | 124 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| February | 14°C | 4°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| March | 18°C | 7°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 107 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 27°C | 16°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 30°C | 20°C | 94 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 105 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 28°C | 18°C | 89 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 23°C | 12°C | 78 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 17°C | 6°C | 106 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 13°C | 3°C | 128 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rome in January?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The best months are October, September, April, May.