Sicily · January
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 15° (59°)12– (54–)19 (66) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)21 (70) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)24 (75) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)27 (81) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)30 (86) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)36 (97) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)35 (95) | 30° (86°)27– (81–)37 (99) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)33 (91) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)30 (86) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)26 (79) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)20 (68) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)5– (41–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)20 (68) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)27 (81) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)16 (61) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° (61°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 17° (63°) | 20° (68°) | 24° (75°) | 27° (81°) | 28° (82°) | 26° (79°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) | 17° (63°) |
🌧Rain Days | 5d35mm (1.4") | 4d44mm (1.7") | 6d44mm (1.7") | 3d17mm (0.7") | 3d27mm (1.1") | 1d7mm (0.3") | 1d9mm (0.4") | 2d16mm (0.6") | 3d25mm (1.0") | 5d64mm (2.5") | 8d74mm (2.9") | 7d60mm (2.4") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Sicily is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C (59°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 13°C (55°F)). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (35 mm (1.4 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C (61°F), the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Wintry Sicily: Agrigento shows off its temples without the summer crowds, and snow-capped Etna looks surreal. In February, the Feast of Sant'Agata in Catania brings around a million people onto the streets — one of Italy's most intense religious moments.
Packing list for Sicily in January
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Sicily?
- January is not an optimal month for Sicily (Score: 46/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Sicily in January?
- In January, Sicily sees daily highs of 15°C (59°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 13°C (55°F). Peaks reach around 19°C (66°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F).
- How much rain falls in Sicily in January?
- In January, Sicily receives an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in January?
- Sicily averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in January?
- Water temperature in Sicily in January averages 16°C (61°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.