January · Italy
Best time to visit Val d'Orcia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Val d'Orcia in January
Average temperature 7°C, 34 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Val d'Orcia scores 5.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 34 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tuscan cypress ridges and hill towns glow from April through June and September, when golden-hour light and mild temperatures reward drives between Pienza, Montalcino, and Bagno Vignoni.
January in Val d'Orcia: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 7°C (44°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Val d'Orcia — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Val d'Orcia in January?
- In January, Val d'Orcia averages 7°C, 34 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Val d'Orcia?
- January earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Val d'Orcia in January?
- Expect about 34 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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