Rome weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Rome: highs of 11°C (52°F) and about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (38°F) and cloud cover 60% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 12°C (53°F) and 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Rome?
least pleasant month Weather score 49/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Rome. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in January?
Some rain is normal: about 73 mm (2.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Rome in January?
Days average 11°C (52°F) and nights 3°C (38°F).
Rome weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C (52°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 73 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| February | 12°C (53°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 77 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| March | 15°C (59°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm | 54% | fair |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 56 mm | 50% | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 57 mm | 44% | best |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm | 30% | best |
| July | 32°C (89°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm | 18% | best |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 26 mm | 21% | best |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm | 37% | best |
| October | 22°C (71°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 82 mm | 45% | best |
| November | 16°C (62°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 114 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| December | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 91 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months