January · Italy
Best time to visit Cinque Terre in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cinque Terre in January
Average temperature 7°C, 124 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 124 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Cinque Terre scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 124 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Five pastel villages cling to the Ligurian cliffs, linked by trails and a slow coastal railway.
January in Cinque Terre — middling scores, decent value
Expect 7°C (44°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
124 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cinque Terre — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in January?
- In January, Cinque Terre averages 7°C, 124 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
- January earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cinque Terre in January?
- Expect about 124 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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