January · Italy
Best time to visit Cefalù in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cefalù in January
Average temperature 11°C, 43 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Cefalù scores 2.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 43 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cefalù sets a Norman cathedral against a sandy Sicilian beach, with the Rocca bluff rising behind town. Best window: April-June and September-October.
January in Cefalù — the hardest end of the year
Expect 11°C (51°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 43 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 2.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cefalù — 7.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cefalù in January?
- In January, Cefalù averages 11°C, 43 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cefalù?
- January earns a 2.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cefalù in January?
- Expect about 43 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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