Italy temperatures in January

Italy in January has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Livigno with -4°C (25°F) to moderate temperatures in Lampedusa with 16°C (60°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (56°F) in Lampedusa and -9°C (15°F) in Livigno. January is a winter month in Italy. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Italy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • What is the warmest city in January in Italy?
  • Lampedusa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C (56°F).

  • What is the coldest city in January in Italy?
  • The coldest city in January in Italy is Livigno when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -4°C (25°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -9°C (15°F).

  • How much sun does Italy get in January?
  • January is generally a moderate sunny month with an average of 121 hours of sunshine in Rome during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 15°C (59°F) in Naples this month, so not the best month to swim.

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