Rome in January

Cool and quieter; some rain; Jan 6 holiday.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm and long days; good month.
• SeptemberGreatStill warm; crowds ease.
• OctoberGreatComfortable, some rain.

• RomeHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Central Italy, Italy · Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Romecool

  Rome and Florence reach 35–40 °C (95–104 °F) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.Rome and Florence reach 95–104 °F (35–40 °C) in July–August; November is the wettest month. Spring and autumn are the long sweet spots.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Epiphany (La Befana)

  6 January · Piazza Navona and churches

  Public holiday; many shops closed.

• Christmas and New Year

  Dec 25–26 and Jan 1

  Most museums and many restaurants close; transport is reduced.

Crowds · Italy overall

Low

Prices · Italy overall

Low

Italy overall: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rome, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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