When to go · Rome/Vatican
Rome/Vatican in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Low
- Italy overall
Verdict
MixedItaly month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Weather in January
- Rome/VaticanHighs around 12 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings