The 10 most beautiful historical towns in Italy
Discover Italy's top 10 historic towns, featuring breathtaking medieval architecture and deep-rooted history, ideal for enthusiasts of extraordinary cities.
With daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 1°C (34°F), January in Arqua Petrarca brings low temperatures during the day. It is also the driest month of the year, with minimal rainfall.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. April, May and June typically offer the best weather for Arqua Petrarca.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Arqua Petrarca in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The 10 most beautiful historical towns in Italy
Discover Italy's top 10 historic towns, featuring breathtaking medieval architecture and deep-rooted history, ideal for enthusiasts of extraordinary cities.
Experience mystical Assisi
Assisi is the most famous town in Umbria and best known because of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Many visitors come to see the breathtaking San Francesco basilica.
The Battle of Oranges
This is one of the most unusual festivals in Italy. The festival is held in the middle of winter during the winter carnival. The entire city of Ivrea near Turin turns into a battlefield.
The most beautiful fishing village of Italy
Portofino is the most beautiful fishing village in Italy and maybe even in the world. We absolutely recommend that you add this beautiful place to your bucket list.