January · Italy
Best time to visit Syracuse in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Syracuse in January
Average temperature 10°C, 29 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Syracuse scores 6.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 29 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Syracuse pairs Ortigia’s island lanes with Greek ruins-cathedral built over a temple and a cliffside theatre. Best window: April-June and September-October.
January in Syracuse — middling scores, decent value
January averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 29 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 daylight hours.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in January?
- In January, Syracuse averages 10°C, 29 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Syracuse?
- January earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Syracuse in January?
- Expect about 29 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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