Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Italy in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Italy with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 13°C, with nights close to 5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Italy will be around 13°C, with nights close to 5°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 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.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Italy. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Italy in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
13°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
46 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
1,8 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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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.
Temperature records for Italy in January
With 20°C, Italy hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 17°C.
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The climate of Italy is based on weather data from Rome. Other spots, like Tuscany, Sicily or Lake Garda, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Italy for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Italy
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Italy, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Italy
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Italy, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Italy.
Daily Snowfall in January in Italy
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Italy, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
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.
Temperature in January in Italy Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Italy, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Italy Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Italy, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Italy per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Italy, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Italy
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Italy. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
