Weather in Rome in January
In an average January, Rome sees a daily high around 11°C and a low around 3°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 11°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°C to 14°C |
| Average low | 3°C |
| Typical low range | -1°C to 8°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
19°C
2018-01-08
Lowest
-2°C
1985-01-10
Low
Highest
14°C
2024-01-18
Lowest
-14°C
1985-01-07
Feels-like
Highest
14°C
2024-01-18
Lowest
-22°C
1985-01-07
Humidity
Highest
11.1 g/m³
2003-01-03
Lowest
2.0 g/m³
1985-01-07
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
2015-01-30
Lowest
4 km/h
2014-01-10
Gust
Highest
78 km/h
2015-01-30
Lowest
10 km/h
2011-01-19
Precip
Wettest
199 mm
2026
Driest
13 mm
1993
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