January · Italy
Best time to visit Palermo in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palermo in January
Average temperature 12°C, 86 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Palermo scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palermo layers Arab, Norman and baroque Sicily around its markets, cathedral and the beaches of Mondello.
January holds up well in Palermo — 11th best month
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 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Palermo — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palermo in January?
- In January, Palermo averages 12°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Palermo?
- January earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palermo in January?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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