January · Italy
Best time to visit Rome in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rome in January
Average temperature 8°C, 76 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 76 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Rome scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 76 mm of rain, and roughly 21 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.
January in Rome: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 10th 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 light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rome in January?
- In January, Rome averages 8°C, 76 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rome?
- January earns a 6.7/10 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 January?
- Expect about 76 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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