Pack or skip
Scarf for Rome in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 38°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Rome in January averages highs of 54°F, lows of 38°F, 7 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 38°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.