January · Italy
Best time to visit Naples in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Naples in January
Average temperature 10°C, 121 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Naples scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Naples wraps around a wide bay beneath Vesuvius, with Spaccanapoli cutting through the historic center and ferries leaving the port for Capri and Ischia.
January in Naples: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 121 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Naples in January?
- In January, Naples averages 10°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Naples?
- January earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Naples in January?
- Expect about 121 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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