When to go · Rome/Vatican
Rome/Vatican in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Italy overall
Verdict
MixedItaly month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
Weather in February
- Rome/VaticanHighs around 13 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- Medium
- Prices · Italy overall
- Medium
Italy overall: Venice Carnival fills the lagoon for about ten days before Lent; otherwise quiet and cheap; Dolomites busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings