Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cinque Terre, Italy in January.

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Manarola Monterosso al Mare Riomaggiore Vernazza

Planning a getaway to Cinque Terre, Italy this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cinque Terre in January

Cinque Terre, Italy is a region in Italy. January in Cinque Terre generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Manarola. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Cinque Terre, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 119 mm (4.7 in) in Manarola.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Manarola as an example - it receives around 104 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Cinque Terre by month

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Best Places to Visit in Cinque Terre in January

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

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 Cinque Terre

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

Temperature range in Cinque Terre (January)

Precipitation variation in Cinque Terre (January)

Manarola

In January Manarola generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
104 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manarola →

Monterosso al Mare

In January Monterosso al Mare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
104 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Monterosso al Mare →

Riomaggiore

In January Riomaggiore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
104 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riomaggiore →

Vernazza

In January Vernazza generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
104 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vernazza →

Corniglia

In January Corniglia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
91 hours
104 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Corniglia →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cinque Terre, in Italy.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cinque Terre in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manarola 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Monterosso al Mare 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Riomaggiore 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Vernazza 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Corniglia 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Cinque Terre weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cinque Terre, Italy in January?

Cinque Terre, Italy typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Manarola average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cinque Terre, Italy in January?

In Manarola, the average daytime high in January is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Cinque Terre, Italy get a lot of rain in January?

Cinque Terre, Italy sees substantial rainfall in January. Manarola typically averages about 119 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cinque Terre, Italy?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Cinque Terre, Italy due to the typically poor weather in Manarola.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Manarola. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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