Italy weather in January

In January, popular resorts in Italy (Palermo, Catania, Cagliari, Sorrento, Bari) average 13°C by day and 7°C at night, and the sea is about 13°C. On average 65 mm of rain falls during the month.

That is 1°C cooler than in December, and in February days average 13°C.

It is cool, not a beach month. The sea is cold.

Warmest resorts in Italy in January

PlaceDayNightSeaRain
Cagliari14°C11°C13°C53 mm
Sorrento13°C11°C14°C102 mm
Palermo13°C8°C11°C97 mm
Catania12°C5°C15°C67 mm
Bari12°C6°C13°C62 mm
Rimini8°C3°C11°C55 mm

Italy weather in other months

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FAQ

Is it warm in Italy in January?

In January, popular resorts in Italy (Palermo, Catania, Cagliari, Sorrento, Bari) average 13°C by day and 7°C at night, and the sea is about 13°C. On average 65 mm of rain falls during the month. It is cool, not a beach month.

What is the sea temperature in Italy in January?

About 13°C on average. The warmest water is in Catania (15°C).

Where is it warmest in Italy in January?

The warmest place is Cagliari (14°C by day), followed by Sorrento (13°C) and Palermo (13°C).

Does it rain in Italy in January?

On average 65 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.

Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.