January · Italy
Best time to visit Lecce in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lecce in January
Average temperature 12°C, 58 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Lecce scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lecce is the baroque capital of Puglia, carved in golden stone with ornate churches and a lively evening passeggiata. Best window: April-June and September-October.
January in Lecce — workable with trade-offs
Expect 12°C (53°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 58 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Lecce — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lecce in January?
- In January, Lecce averages 12°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lecce?
- January earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lecce in January?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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