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Rome in February
What February is really like in Rome: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Quiet and mild on sunny days; the Roman artichoke season begins and carnival pastries fill the bakeries.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Rome: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool and sometimes rainy but rarely freezing, with a festive December, quiet January and February and the lowest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in May). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival celebrations and frappe pastries (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Borgo
Castel Sant'Angelo
Built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in the 2nd century, the drum-shaped fortress later became a papal stronghold linked to the Vatican by the Passetto di Borgo, an elevated corridor.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
Park · Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese park
Hire a four-person pedal cart near the Pincio for a family loop of the park, then watch the sunset from the terrace.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Views
Historic site · Appia Antica
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Begun in 312 BC, the 'queen of roads' still runs south from the city past tombs, villas and early Christian catacombs such as San Callisto and San Sebastiano.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Historic site · Aventine
Baths of Caracalla
Visit in the late-afternoon light, then walk downhill to the Circus Maximus.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Rome?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Rome in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Rome?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Quiet and mild on sunny days; the Roman artichoke season begins and carnival pastries fill the bakeries.
+How warm is Rome in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Rome in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.