Salento weather in January (Italy)

How does the January weather in Salento compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Salento typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate weather of all the months.

Precipitation

Salento in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salento. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salento climate page with graphs.

 

Salento, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Data from: Potenza, Italy (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in January

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Salento.

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