Rome weather in January (Lazio, Italy)

How does the weather in Rome usually fare in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Rome typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Rome in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 121 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rome climate page with graphs.

 

Rome, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 121 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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