Chianti region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chianti region, Italy in January.

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Greve in Chianti Castellina in Chianti Gaiole in Chianti Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa

Are you planning a trip a to Chianti region, Italy in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chianti region in January

Chianti region, Italy is a region in Italy. January in Chianti region generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Greve in Chianti. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Chianti region, Italy. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Chianti region, Italy, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Castelnuovo Berardenga with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in San Casciano in Val di Pesa with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Greve in Chianti gets around 134 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Chianti region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chianti region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Greve in Chianti)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) July30°C (86°F) This monthAugust30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chianti region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chianti region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chianti region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chianti region, Italy?

Temperature range in Chianti region (January)

Precipitation variation in Chianti region (January)

Greve in Chianti

In January Greve in Chianti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
134 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Greve in Chianti →

Castellina in Chianti

In January Castellina in Chianti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Castellina in Chianti →

Gaiole in Chianti

In January Gaiole in Chianti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Gaiole in Chianti →

Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa

In January Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
134 hours
134 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa →

Castelnuovo Berardenga

In January Castelnuovo Berardenga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chianti region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Greve in Chianti 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Castellina in Chianti 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Gaiole in Chianti 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Castelnuovo Berardenga 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
San Casciano in Val di Pesa 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Chianti region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chianti region, Italy in January?

Chianti region, Italy typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Greve in Chianti average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Chianti region, Italy in January?

Greve in Chianti averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Chianti region, Italy get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chianti region, Italy. Greve in Chianti averages only about 68 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chianti region, Italy?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Chianti region, Italy with often less favorable weather in Greve in Chianti.

On average, the best time to visit Chianti region, Italy is in May, June and September with generally excellent weather in Greve in Chianti. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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