Rome · WinterMonth summary
Rome weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 13°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rome in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 32% rain risk and 8.0h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Rome in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In January, Rome sees 13°C during the day with 8.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 13°C | 32% | 2.1 | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 15°C | 29% | 2.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.9 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 20°C | 33% | 2.0 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 23°C | 39% | 2.8 | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 30°C | 16% | 1.1 | 13.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 33°C | 13% | 0.6 | 13.6h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 21°C | 32°C | 16% | 1.0 | 12.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 28°C | 30% | 3.1 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 23°C | 34% | 3.1 | 9.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 18°C | 44% | 4.9 | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 14°C | 33% | 3.3 | 7.9h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Rome averages 13°C, 32% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rome in January
Is January a good time to visit Rome?
January is an acceptable time for Rome (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.9/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Rome in January?
It's cool with 13°C daytime and 4°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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