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Lombardy Weather in January

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

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Bergamo Livigno Como Sirmione

Planning a journey to Lombardy, Italy this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lombardy in January

Lombardy, Italy is a region in Italy. The weather in Lombardy in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Passo Stelvio at -7°C (19°F) to cold in Ostiglia at 9°C (48°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Ostiglia and -15°C (5°F) in Passo Stelvio. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lombardy, Italy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pegognaga with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Cerro Lago Maggiore with 80 mm (3.1 in). In Bergamo, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Lombardy by month

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Best Places to Visit in Lombardy in January

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

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 Lombardy

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

Temperature range in Lombardy (January)

Precipitation variation in Lombardy (January)

Bergamo

In January Bergamo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bergamo →

Livigno

In January Livigno generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
102 hours
120 hours
122 hours
Monthly snowfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Livigno →

Como

In January Como generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
57 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Como →

Sirmione

In January Sirmione generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
94 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sirmione →

Desenzano del Garda

In January Desenzano del Garda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Desenzano del Garda →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bergamo 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Livigno -6°C (21°F) -15°C (5°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Como 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Sirmione 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Desenzano del Garda 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Menaggio 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Lombardy weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lombardy, Italy in January?

January in Lombardy, Italy brings poor weather. In Bergamo, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Lombardy, Italy in January?

Bergamo averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Lombardy, Italy get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Lombardy, Italy. Bergamo averages only about 60 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lombardy, Italy?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Bergamo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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