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January · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 48/100

Naples in January

Mixed · 48/100Beach 17/100
High / low14° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation96 mm12 wet days
Sea15°surface temperature
40.85° N, 14.27° EElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goNaples · weather score
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Best timeApr–May · Oct
January: high / low14° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Naples averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 96 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Days are 1° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.

January scores 48/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Naples. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:26 and sets at 16:59 local time, giving 9 h 34 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 46 minutes over the month.

Why 48/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%48%
Dry days · 33%13%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Beach score this month: 17/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Naples this month

Giugliano in Campania
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Giugliano in Campania

Campania · 10 km NW
13°Jan high
12wet days
44score
Giugliano in Campania
Pozzuoli
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Pozzuoli

Campania · 15 km W
14°Jan high
12wet days
48score
Pozzuoli
Torre del Greco
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Torre del Greco

Campania · 11 km SE
14°Jan high
12wet days
46score
Torre del Greco
Castellammare di Stabia
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Castellammare di Stabia

Campania · 25 km SE
14°Jan high
12wet days
48score
Castellammare di Stabia
ivTop of the table

Italy's best in January

Where to go in January
Pozzallo
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Pozzallo

Sicily
16°Jan high
11wet days
63score
Pozzallo
San Giovanni Suergiu
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2

San Giovanni Suergiu

Sardinia
15°Jan high
9wet days
63score
San Giovanni Suergiu
Quartu Sant'Elena
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3

Quartu Sant'Elena

Sardinia
15°Jan high
9wet days
61score
Quartu Sant'Elena
Bordighera
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4

Bordighera

Liguria
14°Jan high
6wet days
61score
Bordighera
·Questions

Naples in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Naples?

January scores 48/100 for Naples, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 14°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Naples in January?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 6°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Naples in January?

Naples receives about 96 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Naples in January?

The sea averages 15°C in January, cold for most swimmers.