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Rome and Southern Italy last week of Dec and first week of Jan?

We are thinking of going to Rome, Naples and Capri either the last week of December or first week of Jan. Now, I do understand it is going to be cold there - but we are from Chicago - so I think we will manage. Just needed to know what people think of this time?

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As you know, weather is impossible to predict. When I was there in December and January it was cold and wet!

All three places you mention are at sea level so the weather should be moderate. Be prepared for cold; take plenty of cold weather clothing.

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We were in Rome the 1st week in January last year. Found it to be reasonably mild: from low 40's to around 57 one day.

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Simran: We're from Chicago as well, and spent Christmas last year in Italy, including Venice, Florence, Siena and Rome. Was always between 40 and 50 degrees, sometimes a light drizzle, but also some gorgeous sunny days that felt like late April in Chicago! Our standard in the American Midwest, for winters, differs a bit think. (: Buona Natale e buon ano!