Rome weather in January (Lazio, Italy)

Planning a trip to Rome in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Rome typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Rome in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 121 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 121 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in January

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

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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 Rome in January?

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 in January.

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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