Weather in February in Italy
Are you planning a trip a to Italy in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Italy in February?
Italy offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Passo Stelvio at -5°C to mild in Castiadas at 16°C. At night it cools down to 7°C in Castiadas and -14°C in Passo Stelvio.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Villasimius with an average of 39 mm to high rainfall in Pellezzano with 146 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rome usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Italy in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Italy climate page.
Where to go in Italy in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Rome
In February Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Florence
In February Florence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Milan
In February Milan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Venice
In February Venice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Naples
In February Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Italy?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rome, February might be a good time to visit Italy. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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