Positano weather in January (Campania, Italy)

Curious about the climate in Positano this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Positano includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Positano in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 110 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Positano. 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 Positano climate page with graphs.

 

Positano, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sorrento, Italy (9 KM, 5 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.

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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