Umbria Weather in January

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

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Assisi Perugia Orvieto Spoleto

Thinking about venturing to Umbria, Italy this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Umbria in January

Umbria, Italy is a region in Italy. January in Umbria generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Savelli to 11°C (52°F) in Magliano Sabina. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Magliano Sabina and -2°C (28°F) in Savelli. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Umbria, Italy. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Binami with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Castelluccio with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Assisi receives about 124 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Umbria in January

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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 Umbria

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

Temperature range in Umbria (January)

Precipitation variation in Umbria (January)

Assisi

In January Assisi 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
124 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Assisi →

Perugia

In January Perugia 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 poor 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)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
124 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Perugia →

Orvieto

In January Orvieto 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
124 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Orvieto →

Spoleto

In January Spoleto 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
124 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Spoleto →

Castiglione del Lago

In January Castiglione del Lago 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 poor 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
93 hours
124 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Castiglione del Lago →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Assisi 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Perugia 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Orvieto 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Spoleto 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Castiglione del Lago 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Todi 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Umbria weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Umbria, Italy generally has poor weather conditions. Assisi sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

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

Assisi averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Umbria, Italy. Assisi averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Umbria, Italy?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Assisi, January may not be the ideal time to visit Umbria, Italy.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Assisi. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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