Rome in February: a seasonal travel plan
Rome, Italy. In february, the average daytime high is 13.8 °C and the night-time low is 4.9 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 13.8 °C
- Nighttime low
- 4.9 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 69.2 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 8.9
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 13.3 | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Days 11–20 | 13.9 | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| From day 21 | 14.3 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
What this month is like
Rome, Italy. In february, the average daytime high is 13.8 °C and the night-time low is 4.9 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 8.9 wet days on average, with about 69.2 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 10.6 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 11.8 °C, February — 13.8 °C, next month — 15.9 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 10.7, 8.9 and 9.7.
Things to do
Rome reads along the Tiber: the ancient centre with the Colosseum and the Forum, squares with fountains, and the Vatican on the right bank. Only two metro lines cross the city, so build each day on foot within one district and use trams to move between them.
Colosseum and Forum
Begin at the Colosseum, then follow the ancient Via Sacra through the Forum up to the Capitoline Hill. Mornings are cooler, and the worn stones turn slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip.
The Vatican
Reach the Vatican Museums near opening time: long galleries lead to the Sistine Chapel and on to St Peter's Basilica. Cover shoulders and knees, and rest on the square behind the colonnade.
Fountains and squares
Walk from the Pantheon to Piazza Navona, then to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The route is short but dense, and these lanes are noticeably emptier in the morning.
Where to stay
Centro Storico
The historic centre suits a first visit: Pantheon, Navona and Trevi are all walkable. Rooms are expensive and evenings noisy, but everything sits outside the door.
Trastevere
Trastevere draws people for narrow lanes and trattorias on the right bank. It stays lively until late, so choose a room deeper in the quarter away from the square.
Monti
Monti lies between the Colosseum and Termini station, handy for early starts at the ruins. Its bar streets fill up in the evening, yet the metro is five minutes away.
Getting to and around Rome
The Leonardo Express runs from Fiumicino Airport to Termini station in about half an hour. Two metro lines, trams and buses serve the city, though the historic centre is easier on foot because the stations sit at its edges. Between the Vatican and the Colosseum, the metro with a change at Termini does the work.
Three days in Rome
Ancient Rome
The Colosseum and the Forum take the morning, then climb the Capitoline and eat lunch in Monti. In the afternoon see the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, and finish at the Trevi Fountain.
Vatican and Prati
Be at the Vatican Museums for opening, then visit St Peter's Basilica. After lunch walk through Prati to Castel Sant'Angelo and the bridge over the Tiber.
Borghese and Trastevere
Morning at the Borghese Gallery and through the park to Piazza del Popolo. Cross the river to Trastevere in the afternoon and have dinner in a side-street trattoria.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8 | 3.6 | 67.7 | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| February | 13.8 | 4.9 | 69.2 | 8.9 | 10.6 |
| March | 15.9 | 6.0 | 71.0 | 9.7 | 11.9 |
| April | 19.4 | 8.7 | 48.2 | 7.9 | 13.3 |
| May | 23.5 | 13.0 | 52.6 | 10.9 | 14.5 |
| June | 29.4 | 17.9 | 31.0 | 6.5 | 15.2 |
| July | 33.6 | 21.4 | 17.9 | 3.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 33.4 | 21.7 | 30.0 | 5.5 | 13.9 |
| September | 28.0 | 17.5 | 69.5 | 8.9 | 12.5 |
| October | 23.2 | 13.6 | 75.6 | 10.5 | 11.1 |
| November | 17.4 | 9.2 | 113.4 | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| December | 13.6 | 5.3 | 79.2 | 10.5 | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Rome: what is the temperature in February?
The average daytime high is 13.8 °C and the night-time low is 4.9 °C. Fit the main walking route into daylight hours; bring an extra layer for the evening.
How many days with precipitation are there in February?
On average, there are 8.9 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 69.2 mm. There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What should I pack for walks in February?
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 13.3 °C; 11–20 — 13.9 °C; 21 to month-end — 14.3 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in February?
The average is 10.6 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Rome worth visiting in February?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 13.8 °C and nights around 4.9 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Rome on a wet day in February?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Rome in February?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 10.6 hours.