January · Italy
Best time to visit Perugia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Perugia in January
Average temperature 5°C, 78 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Perugia scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Perugia crowns an Umbrian ridge with Etruscan gates, chocolate fame, and a student-filled medieval core. Best window: April-June and September-October.
January in Perugia — off-season conditions
January averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Perugia in January?
- In January, Perugia averages 5°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Perugia?
- January earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Perugia in January?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Perugia
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Perugia
Perugia, Italy. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.