Rome in January
Rome at its emptiest — cold mornings, low raking light in the Forum, and Vatican queues measured in minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Rome?
January is one of the better months to visit Rome. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 12°C.
January is the quietest month of the year in Rome.
What’s on in January
- Epiphany (6 January)
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Rome, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Rome?
January is one of the better months to visit Rome. Crowds sit around 40/100, with typical highs near 12°C.
How crowded is Rome in January?
Rome sits at roughly 40/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 24 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Rome in January?
Expect highs around 12°C and lows near 3°C in January, with about 8 wet days across the month.