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Weather in January in Italy

Planning a getaway to Italy this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Italy in January?

Italy offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Trafoi at -7°C to mild in Lampedusa at 17°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Lampedusa and -15°C in Trafoi. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Italy with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

For specific regional insights in Italy, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castiadas with an average of 35 mm to high rainfall in Pellezzano with 150 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 121 hours of sunlight expected in Rome. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a more detailed look at Italy's conditions throughout the year, check out our Italy climate page.

Where to go in Italy in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Italy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Italy, check out our Italy's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?

Rome

In January Rome generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Rome
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
15°C 
2,473 hours 
943 mm 
131 days 
poor 
January January
14°C 
8°C 
121 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
8°C 
132 hours 
90 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Rome

Florence

In January Florence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Florence
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
9°C 
2,488 hours 
955 mm 
133 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
2°C 
134 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
134 hours 
88 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Florence

Milan

In January Milan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Milan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
1,974 hours 
1443 mm 
148 days 
pleasant 
January January
8°C 
1°C 
78 hours 
69 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
1°C 
118 hours 
77 mm 
10 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Milan

Venice

In January Venice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Venice
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
13°C 
2,036 hours 
1127 mm 
127 days 
pleasant 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
81 hours 
65 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
106 hours 
74 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Venice

Naples

In January Naples generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Naples
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
15°C 
2,372 hours 
1131 mm 
134 days 
perfect 
January January
13°C 
8°C 
114 hours 
123 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
14°C 
8°C 
127 hours 
118 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Naples

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Italy.

Is January the best time to visit Italy?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Italy with overall tolerable weather in Rome. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rome. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Italy.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Italy? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Italy.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.