January · Italy
Best time to visit Mantua in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mantua in January
Average temperature 5°C, 103 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Mantua scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 103 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lakeside Gonzaga palaces and Mantegna frescoes reward visits from April through October, with spring and early autumn best for mist-free views over the Po plain.
January in Mantua — the hardest end of the year
Expect 5°C (40°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
103 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Mantua — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mantua in January?
- In January, Mantua averages 5°C, 103 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Mantua?
- January earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mantua in January?
- Expect about 103 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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