Best time to visit Italy in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Italy — the country-average travel-comfort score is 59/100. The best months are July, June, August.
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Weather in Italy in January
Typical weather across Italy in January: average high 11.3°C, low 3.6°C, about 77 mm of rain, and 6.9 hours of sunshine per day. Among Italy's cities, Palermo has the best weather in January (score 72/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Italy avg | Best city (Palermo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 59 | 72 |
| High / Low | 11.3° / 3.6° | 14.8° / 9.2° |
| Precipitation | 77 mm | 365.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Italy. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Italy.
When to visit Italy in other months
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