January · Italy
Best time to visit Modena in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Modena in January
Average temperature 4°C, 58 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
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Modena scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Romanesque cathedrals, balsamic acetaie, and Motor Valley heritage feel best from April through October, with spring and early autumn ideal for Emilia's food trails.
January in Modena — off-season conditions
Expect 4°C (40°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 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th 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 packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Modena — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Modena in January?
- In January, Modena averages 4°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Modena?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Modena in January?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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