Rome in February
Low season continues
- Temperature
- 3–14°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Quiet streets and generally attractive accommodation prices.
–Still cool and less reliable for long outdoor days.
Winter light on the ruins and near-empty museums.
Rome vs Florence in February
Rome edges it in February. Rome averages 3–14°C with low crowds; Florence 2–11°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Rome and Florence
The verdict for February
- WeatherVery similar6/10 vs 5.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
- PricesVery similar€€ vs €
- OverallRome comes out ahead7/10 vs 6.5/10
Florence in February
Still quiet, with the first signs of spring by month’s end.
- Temperature
- 2–11°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Low crowds + low prices
–Still cold and often wet
February remains cold and quiet, with the first hints of spring appearing toward the end of the month. It is a good-value month if museums, markets and Tuscan food matter more than warm weather.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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