Weather in January in Italy
Thinking about venturing to Italy this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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 Passo Stelvio at -7°C to mild in Lampedusa at 17°C. At night it cools down to 14°C in Lampedusa and -15°C in Passo Stelvio. 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.
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 cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 121 hours of sunlight anticipated in Rome. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at January's conditions in Italy, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Italy's yearly weather, check out our Italy climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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