Florence weather in January (Tuscany, Italy)

Is January a good time to explore Florence weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Florence generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Florence in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 134 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Florence. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Florence climate page with graphs.

 

Florence, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 134 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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