Italy weather in February
What is the weather like in Italy in February?
The weather conditions in Italy in February vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During February in Italy, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Livigno with -4°C (25°F) to moderate in Lampedusa with 15°C (59°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Lampedusa and -10°C (15°F) in Livigno.
Precipitation in February varies from moderate in San Martino in Pensilis with an average of 32mm (1.2 inches) of rainfall to high in Madesimo with 118mm (4.6 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 132 hours of sunshine in Rome during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Italy, check out the map below.
Where to go in Italy in February





Popular destinations in Italy
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Average weather in Rome
In February Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (40°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Florence
In February Florence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Milan
In February Milan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Venice
In February Venice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Naples
In February Naples generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (51°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Italy?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit Italy with commonly unpleasant weather in Rome.
On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rome.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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