January · Italy
Best time to visit Parma in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Parma 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 Parma 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.
Parma is Emilia’s food capital-Parmigiano, prosciutto, and a refined historic centre with Correggio frescoes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Parma — the hardest end of the year
January averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 103 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 12th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Parma in January?
- In January, Parma 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 Parma?
- 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 Parma 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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