January · Italy
Best time to visit Catania in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Catania in January
Average temperature 11°C, 42 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Catania scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 42 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Catania rebuilt in lava stone after Etna's 1693 eruption, leaving a baroque city under the volcano.
January in Catania — reliably good (8th best month)
January averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 42 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 daylight hours.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Catania in January?
- In January, Catania averages 11°C, 42 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Catania?
- January earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Catania in January?
- Expect about 42 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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