The weather in January in Italy
It's cool in January in Italy with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2018, Italy reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,8 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Italy
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Italy. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Italy | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 13°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 14°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 46 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,8 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Italy with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 6°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 13°C, with nights around 5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Italy is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Italy is based on weather data from Rome. Other places, like Tuscany, Sicily or Lake Garda, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Italy to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Italy
Temperature in January in Italy over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Italy
Total precipitation in January in Italy over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Italy
Snowfall in January in Italy per year
Daily UV index in January in Italy
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Italy, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Italy by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Italy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.