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What to wear in Italy in January

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs13°C (55°F)
Lows3°C (37°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight9.5 h
CrowdsQuiet

January averages for Rome (Urbe). Source

January is quiet and mild in Rome (often sunny, 12°C) but cold and foggy in Milan and Venice. Winter sales start early in the month. Ski season is in full swing in the Dolomites. A warm coat for evenings and the north, comfortable boots for wet cobbles.

☀️ By day

Wool coat, knit and dark trousers; mild sunny days in Rome, colder in the north.

🌙 Evening

Scarf and gloves for Milan, Venice or Florence evenings.

What's on in January

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Winter sales (saldi)

From early January for about six weeks

Big discounts on Italian fashion and leather. Wear easy layers for fitting rooms and pack space for shoes and bags.

Epiphany (La Befana)

January 6

A public holiday with markets in Rome's Piazza Navona. Warm coat and comfortable shoes.

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Dress code

  • Shoulders and knees must be covered in churches and the Vatican — guards turn people away.
  • Carry a light scarf or shawl in summer to cover up quickly.
  • Swimwear and bare chests are for the beach only; some towns fine people walking around in them.

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Good weather elsewhere in January

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