February · Italy
Best time to visit Rome in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rome in February
Average temperature 10°C, 67 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Rome scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rome is most generous when the day unfolds at two speeds: mornings among ruins and churches, then slow evenings in piazzas, trattorias, and lantern-lit walks once the heat lifts.
February holds up well in Rome — 8th best month
February averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rome in February?
- In February, Rome averages 10°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Rome?
- February earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rome in February?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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