Winter Weather in Italy: North vs. South

Italy's winter climate varies sharply by latitude:

• North (Continental): Cold, snowy winters. Milan average January temp: 1°C (34°F).
• South & Islands (Mediterranean): Mild, rainy winters. Rome average January temp: 7°C (45°F).

Overall, Italian winters are milder than in Northern or Eastern Europe, but the Alps and Apennines see significant snowfall.