Val d'Orcia Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Val d'Orcia, Italy in January.

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Pienza Montalcino San Quirico dʼOrcia Castiglione dʼOrcia

Planning a journey to Val d'Orcia, 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 Val d'Orcia in January

Val d'Orcia, Italy is a region in Italy. January in Val d'Orcia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in Val d'Orcia, Italy, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Montalcino with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Radicofani with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Pienza gets around 120 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 Val d'Orcia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Val d'Orcia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pienza)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Val d'Orcia in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Val d'Orcia.

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 Val d'Orcia

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Val d'Orcia, Italy?

Temperature range in Val d'Orcia (January)

Precipitation variation in Val d'Orcia (January)

Pienza

In January Pienza 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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pienza →

Montalcino

In January Montalcino 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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Montalcino →

San Quirico dʼOrcia

In January San Quirico dʼOrcia 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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in San Quirico dʼOrcia →

Castiglione dʼOrcia

In January Castiglione dʼOrcia 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
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Castiglione dʼOrcia →

Radicofani

In January Radicofani 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
100 hours
120 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Radicofani →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Val d'Orcia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pienza 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Montalcino 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
San Quirico dʼOrcia 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Castiglione dʼOrcia 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Radicofani 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Bagno Vignoni 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Val d'Orcia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Val d'Orcia, Italy in January?

In January, Val d'Orcia, Italy generally has poor weather conditions. Pienza sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Val d'Orcia, Italy in January?

Daytime temperatures in Pienza peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Val d'Orcia, Italy get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Pienza averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Val d'Orcia, Italy.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Val d'Orcia, Italy?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Val d'Orcia, Italy due to the typically poor weather in Pienza.

On average, the best time to visit Val d'Orcia, Italy is in May, June and September with generally perfect weather in Pienza. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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