Vatican in January

Cool and quiet; rain likely.

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

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm, busy.
• SeptemberGreatWarm; crowds thin from mid-month.
• OctoberGreatMild; good month.

• VaticanHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 days
• Rome, Vatican City · Vatican City and central Romecool

  Hot July–August (33–38 °C (91–100 °F)) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.Hot July–August (91–100 °F (33–38 °C)) with long, shadeless queues in St Peter's Square; November is the wettest month. The Museums are air-conditioned in parts only.

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 (6 Jan)

  6 January · Rome

  Public holiday; many shops and the Museums may close (check).

Crowds · Vatican City overall

Low

Prices · Vatican City overall

Low

Vatican City overall: Shortest queues of the year; Epiphany Mass on 6 Jan.

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

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

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