Sicily · January
Low seasonItaly · Europe
Max Temp
15°C
Min Temp
9.8°C
Sunshine
4.5 h/day
Rain Days
6 days
Water Temp
15.1°C
Rainfall
143.2 mm
Humidity
70%
Avg Temp
12.7°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
January in Sicily is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 10°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 6 rain days (143 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C, 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.
Winterliches Sizilien: Agrigento zeigt seine Tempel ohne Hochsommergedränge, der Ätna im Schneemantel surreal. Im Februar das Sant'Agata-Fest in Catania — Millionen Gläubiger auf den Straßen, einer der intensivsten religiösen Momente Italiens.
Packing list for Sicily in January
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Sicily?
- January is not an optimal month for Sicily (Score: 43/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Sicily in January?
- In January, Sicily sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in January?
- In January, Sicily receives an average of 143 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- 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 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.