February weather forecast
Italy

February in Italy signals the tail end of winter and often shows early hints of the approaching spring. However, the climatic variations across its vast and diverse landscape remain pronounced.

Beginning in the north, the Alpine region continues to be in the grip of winter. Snowfall, while still substantial, particularly at altitudes above 2000 meters, may start to show a slight decrease compared to January. Regions in the Alps still experience average temperatures that can plunge below -17.8°C (0°F), especially in higher terrains.

The central part of Italy, encompassing cities like Rome and Florence, sees a marginal increase in temperatures. The foggy conditions in areas such as the Po Valley persist but begin to dissipate as the month progresses. The cold Bora wind from Eastern Europe might still influence temperatures, lending a chilly feel to some days.

In southern Italy and its islands, the transition from winter to spring becomes more palpable. Here, temperatures in February rarely drop below 4.4°C (39.9°F), and while rainfall is still a common occurrence, the number of sunny days starts to increase. The Mediterranean climate of the coasts and islands, including Sicily and Sardinia, remains prevalent, albeit with the continued presence of some cooler days.

Contrasting February with January, there's a discernible shift towards milder weather, especially as the month draws to a close. March, which follows, brings with it more consistent indications of spring, with warmer temperatures and reduced snowfall in many regions.

While February doesn't hold the record for the lowest ever temperature in Italy, its chilly demeanor, especially in the north, is a testament to Italy's winter resilience. Yet, the month also serves as a gentle reminder of the imminent spring and the warmer days ahead.

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• Rome - February »
  In Rome, in February, during 7.6 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 17:24.
• Milan - February »
  In Milan, during February, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. With the beginning of February, Milan's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a cold 5.9°C (42.6°F) in January to a chilly 9°C (48.2°F).
• Naples - February »
  With an average sea temperature of 13.9°C (57°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Naples. In Naples, during February, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.
• Turin - February »
  On the first day of February in Turin sunrise is at 07:49 and sunset at 17:35. In Turin, Italy, in February, during 4.4 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Palermo - February »
  February is the month with the coldest seawater in Palermo, Italy, with an average sea temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F). February proves to be the coldest month in Palermo, recording an average maximum temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F) and a minimum temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).
• Genoa - February »
  On the last day of February, in Genoa sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:11 CET. With an average sea temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Genoa.
• Bologna - February »
  In Bologna, in February, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 32mm (1.26") of snow. The month with the least sunshine in Bologna is February, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.
• Florence - February »
  In Florence in February, during 7.1 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Florence sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:24.
• Bari - February »
  In Bari in February, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 2mm (0.08") of snow. In Bari, during February, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.
• Catania - February »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Catania is February, with an average sea temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F). The month with the coldest seawater in Catania is February, with an average sea temperature of 14.6°C (58.3°F).
• Venice - February »
  With an average sea temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Venice, Italy. With an average sea temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Venice.
• Verona - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Verona is February, when snow falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Verona, during February, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.