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Sicily Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Sicily, 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 Sicily in January

Sicily, Italy is a region in Italy. January in Sicily generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Bronte at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Lampedusa at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Lampedusa and 3°C (37°F) in Bronte.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Fondachello with 128 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Palermo gets around 140 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 Sicily by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sicily — and find the best time to visit. (based on Catania)

January15°C (59°F) February16°C (61°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September29°C (84°F) October24°C (75°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
Best Time to Visit Sicily →

Best Places to Visit in Sicily in January

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

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 Sicily

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

Temperature range in Sicily (January)

Precipitation variation in Sicily (January)

Palermo

In January Palermo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
140 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Palermo →

Syracuse

In January Syracuse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
111 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Syracuse →

Catania

In January Catania generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
111 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Catania →

Trapani

In January Trapani generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
131 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Trapani →

Taormina

In January Taormina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
116 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Taormina →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Catania 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Palermo 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Syracuse 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Trapani 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Taormina 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Castellammare del Golfo 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Sicily weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Sicily, Italy in January. The popular destination of Palermo averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Sicily, Italy during January range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Palermo.

Does Sicily, Italy get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Palermo averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Sicily, Italy.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sicily, Italy?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Sicily, Italy due to the typically tolerable weather in Palermo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Palermo. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sicily.

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