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Messina weather in January (Sicily, Italy)

How does the weather in Messina usually fare in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Messina includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 14°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Messina in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 116 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Messina. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Messina, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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