Matera weather in January (Basilicata, Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Matera during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Matera generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Matera in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Matera. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Matera climate page with graphs.

 

Matera, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77%  

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Matera in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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