Otranto weather in January (Puglia (Apulia), Italy)

Is January a good time to explore Otranto weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Otranto includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C. During January, the city enjoys the most temperate climate of the year.

Precipitation

Otranto in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 123 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Otranto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 123 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Lecce, Italy (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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