Rome Weather in January

The climate in Rome during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Rome and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rome with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rome in January 2024.