Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Rome | Split | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F) | 16°C (61°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 7°C (45°F) | 7°C (45°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 6 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 75 mm | 75 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 1h/day | 1h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Rome and Split are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Split is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in January.
Rome reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Split averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Rome receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Split sees 75 mm over 6 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 7°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 7°C, 6 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Rome | Split | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 16°C | 6d |
| Feb | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Mar | 22°C | 4d | 22°C | 4d |
| Apr | 26°C | 2d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Jul | 28°C | 1d | 28°C | 1d |
| Aug | 26°C | 2d | 26°C | 2d |
| Sep | 22°C | 4d | 22°C | 4d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 16°C | 6d | 16°C | 6d |
| Dec | 15°C | 7d | 15°C | 7d |
Rome Weather in January
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