Italy weather in January
Long-run climate averages for Italy in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In January, Italy averages 13°C by day and 5°C at night. The wettest month is usually May.
January in Italy averages a daytime high of 13°C and an overnight low of 5°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Italy sees roughly 898 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Italy forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Italy weather by month
what to expect in Italy through the yearHere is Italy's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Italy by season.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .