Palermo weather in January (Sicily, Italy)

Curious about the January weather in Palermo? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Palermo generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Palermo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Palermo. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palermo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in January

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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 Palermo in January?

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 14°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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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