January · Italy
Best time to visit Salerno in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Salerno in January
Average temperature 9°C, 64 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Salerno scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Amalfi Coast ferries and Luci d'Artista light festivals shine from April through June and September, when Salerno's waterfront stays warm without peak-season gridlock.
January in Salerno — workable with trade-offs
Expect 9°C (48°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Salerno — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Salerno in January?
- In January, Salerno averages 9°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Salerno?
- January earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Salerno in January?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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