January · Italy
Best time to visit Pompeii in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pompeii in January
Average temperature 13°C, 51 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Pompeii scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pompeii's streets, bakeries, and frescoed villas sit under Vesuvius, with the Forum the natural place to start.
January in Pompeii — middling scores, decent value
January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pompeii in January?
- In January, Pompeii averages 13°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Pompeii?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pompeii in January?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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