Rome weather in January
January in Rome: cold, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Rome · #314 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rome climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rome in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rome?
- January in Rome: cold, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Rome on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Rome in January?
- In January, Rome averages a daily high of 11.5°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 85.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rome in January?
- Rome has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in January.