01Weather
Rome weather in February
Afternoons in February average 14.8 °C (59 °F) and nights cool to 5.6 °C (42 °F). The month brings about 80 mm (3.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 9 days. Compared with January it is 2.0 °C warmer; March is 1.6 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 2 °C / 35 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 1.9 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 30 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 21.5 °C / -6.2 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 07:22 | 17:24 | 10.0 h |
| 15 February | 07:05 | 17:42 | 10.6 h |
| 28 February | 06:46 | 17:58 | 11.2 h |
Daylight grows by about 72 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Rome).
03Crowds
How busy Rome is in February
quiet The main sights are quiet in February. What drives it:
- Carnival weekends
- Valentine's weekend
- shortest queues at the Vatican
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in Italy fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Rome in February
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carnevale | February, parades and masks | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Rome in February
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is the coldest month, with afternoons around 13 °C and nights near 4 °C, though frosts are rare and lunchtime sun on a piazza can feel like spring. Carnival brings costumed children to Piazza Navona and the Villa Borghese on the weekends before Lent, and the Rome Marathon can fall in the last week of February or in March. Queues stay short and prices low, making it a good month for the museums and for trattorie that are full the rest of the year.
Rain falls on about eight days. The almond trees in the Roman Forum blossom in the second half, and the mimosa for Women's Day on 8 March appears in the markets by the end of the month. Daylight passes ten and a half hours by month-end. The Vatican Museums' Friday evening openings, when scheduled, are easiest to book now. The spring crowds arrive with Easter; if it falls in March, the final week is busy.
09Compare
Rome month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C | 4 °C | 10 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 15 °C | 6 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 7 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 20 °C | 9 °C | 7 | – | very busy | Good |
| May | 24 °C | 13 °C | 5 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 30 °C | 18 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 33 °C | 21 °C | 2 | – | busy | Good |
| August | 32 °C | 21 °C | 2 | – | moderate | Good |
| September | 28 °C | 17 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 23 °C | 13 °C | 6 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 18 °C | 9 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Excellent |
| December | 14 °C | 6 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit Rome.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Venice in February | 10 °C | 7 |
| Budapest in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Barcelona in February | 16 °C | 4 |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
| Paris in February | 10 °C | 11 |
| Amsterdam in February | 8 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Rome in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Rome?
February is a good month to visit Rome. Daytime highs average 15 °C (59 °F), rain falls on about 9 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Rome in February?
Expect cool days around 15 °C (59 °F) and nights near 6 °C (42 °F). One February in ten brings afternoons above 17 °C, and one in ten stays below 12 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Rome in February?
February brings about 80 mm (3.2 in) of rain over roughly 9 days, which is showery by Rome standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 30 percent.
What should I wear in Rome in February?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Rome crowded in February?
The main sights are quiet in February. Main drivers: Carnival weekends; Valentine's weekend; shortest queues at the Vatican.
What time does it get dark in Rome in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 17:42 and rises at 07:05, giving 10.6 hours of daylight.