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Naples in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Italy overall
Prices
Low
Italy overall

Verdict

MixedItaly month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • NaplesHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 days
  • South and islands, Italy · Naples, Amalfi, Puglia, Sicily, Sardiniafine

    Mild winters and hot, dry summers; sea swimming June to early October. Many coastal hotels and ferries shut November–March.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Italy overall
Low
Prices · Italy overall
Low

Italy overall: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Naples, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    Apr: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Apr: High

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Apr: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 1

January: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.

April: Inside Naples's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Naples: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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