January · Italy
Best time to visit San Gimignano in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in San Gimignano in January
Average temperature 6°C, 45 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in San Gimignano scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
San Gimignano’s medieval towers spike a Tuscan hill town-stone lanes, Vernaccia wine, and countryside views. Best window: April-June and September-October.
January in San Gimignano: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 6°C (42°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.3/10 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in San Gimignano — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in San Gimignano in January?
- In January, San Gimignano averages 6°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit San Gimignano?
- January earns a 5.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in San Gimignano in January?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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