January · Italy
Best time to visit Padua in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Padua in January
Average temperature 5°C, 38 mm of rain, about 0 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
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Padua scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Padua holds Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel, Europe’s oldest botanical garden, and a vast arcaded market square. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Padua: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 daylight hours.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Padua in January?
- In January, Padua averages 5°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Padua?
- 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 Padua in January?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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