Rome weather in February
Rome in February averages 8°C (47°F), 69 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Rome, February is the second coldest, the sixth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (47°F)
4–13°C · 38–56°F
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.5 h
hours per day
What is Rome like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Rome in February?
A light rain jacket
About 69 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (38°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Rome is 0.7°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
February in Rome is 2.6°C cooler than March and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
Daylight in Rome in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 36 minutes in Rome, rising about 07:06 and setting about 17:42 local time.
February ends 1 hour 10 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 37 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Rome
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Rome
What to read before you book.
Rome weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | 67 mm |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 69 mm |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 57 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 75 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 62 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 33 mm |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 21 mm |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 38 mm |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 70 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 97 mm |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 114 mm |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 103 mm |
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FAQs about Rome in February
February climate averages for Rome, 1991–2020.
Rome averages 8°C (47°F) in February, ranging from about 4°C (38°F) at night to 13°C (56°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 69 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 8°C (47°F) against 11°C (52°F) in March — 2.6°C cooler.
February is 0.7°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 13 minutes in June and 9 hours 9 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:06 and sunset about 17:42 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 10 minutes longer than it starts.
