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Rome in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rome in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rome, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Rome in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Rome in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 10 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 96 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Rome;

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rome has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Rome in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rome for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +17°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +14°C.

Is Rome warm or cold in January?

Rome is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Rome, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rome in January

Rome weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+13°C+12°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-9°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+24°C+21°C
Rainfall
134 mm96 mm80 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%77%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
101010
Cloudy days
565
Rainy days
141311
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 134 mm to 96 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Rome in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rome is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Rome based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 251 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rome wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 180 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Rome?

This is the weather in Rome in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+17°C
2 January
☀️
+15°C
3 January
☀️
+16°C
4 January
☀️
+16°C
5 January
☁️
+12°C
6 January
☁️
+14°C
7 January
☁️
+14°C
8 January
🌧️
+16°C
9 January
🌧️
+15°C
10 January
☀️
+14°C
11 January
☀️
+13°C
12 January
☀️
+14°C
13 January
☀️
+14°C
14 January
☀️
+16°C
15 January
☁️
+14°C
16 January
🌧️
+14°C
17 January
🌧️
+15°C
18 January
🌧️
+12°C
19 January
🌧️
+11°C
20 January
🌧️
+6°C
21 January
☀️
+8°C
22 January
☀️
+9°C
23 January
☀️
+8°C
24 January
☀️
+12°C
25 January
☀️
+12°C
26 January
☀️
+13°C
27 January
☀️
+11°C
28 January
🌧️
+8°C
29 January
☀️
+12°C
30 January
☀️
+11°C
31 January
☀️
+14°C
In January 2023 Rome had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Rome climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Rome in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+19°C) and the highest in 2022 (+23°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 513 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2562 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rome in January:

Is January a good time to visit Rome?

It’s always a good time to visit Rome, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rome in January?

January has mild temperatures in Rome. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Rome rainy in January?

Rome is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rome in January?

The amount of sunny days in Rome during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Rome

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rome, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.