Why You Should Go to Italy in January

There are a lot of reasons to visit Italy, of course. But why, specifically, should you go in January? Read on and find out!
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1. Lack of crowds January is the off-season for Italian tourism. This means sights that are typically so choked with people that it can be tough to even get close to them--like Rome's famous Trevi Fountain, for example--will now be approachable places where you can linger, admiring them, taking photos, relaxing. This also means public transport, like Rome's Metro, will be significantly emptier and easier to navigate.

2. Comfortable weather Italy's heat can be brutal in the summer. In January, the average high temperature in Florence and Rome is in the mid-50s: comfortable enough that you won't need more than a light jacket, cool enough to make you really relish a steaming cup of Italian coffee each morning.
 
3. Affordability Traveling in the off-season means some of the priciest parts of travel, like flights and hotels, are significantly less expensive than they are during the high season. 

4. Availability Want to schedule a visit to St. Peter's Basilica or the Colosseum? With fewer visitors, places that require advance booking will have more times available for you to choose, and require less advance notice.
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5. Shopping January is THE month to visit Italy if you're a shopaholic. The big semi-annual sales begin early in the month. You'll be able to score unbeatable deals on everything from shoes to clothes to luggage--even furniture, if you don't mind shipping it home. 

​Convinced? Come with us to Florence and Rome in January 2022. 
Questions? Send an email our way--we'll get right back to you!