Italy temperatures in January

January in Italy has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Passo Stelvio with -7°C to moderate temperatures in Lampedusa with 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Lampedusa and -15°C in Passo Stelvio. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Italy in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Italy on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Italy?
  • Lampedusa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 14°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Italy?
  • Our database indicates that in January, Passo Stelvio is the city with the coolest temperatures in Italy. You can expect daytime highs of -7°C and nighttime lows close to -15°C.

  • How much sun does Italy get in January?
  • 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.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 15°C in Naples this month, so not the best month to swim.

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