January · Italy
Best time to visit Cagliari in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cagliari in January
Average temperature 13°C, 49 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Cagliari scores 3.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sardinia's hilltop capital pairs Castello ramparts with Poetto beach best from May through October, when warm seas and breezy evenings frame the Gulf of Cagliari.
January in Cagliari: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cagliari — 6.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cagliari in January?
- In January, Cagliari averages 13°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cagliari?
- January earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cagliari in January?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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