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 12°C by day and 3°C at night. The wettest month is usually November.
January in Italy averages a daytime high of 12°C and an overnight low of 3°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 920 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 year, 1991-2020 normals, Rome Ciampino (WMO), rain Guidonia (WMO)Here 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.
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Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Rome Ciampino (WMO), rain Guidonia (WMO). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .