The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Amalfi Coast sees 13°C during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Amalfi Coast. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
6°
Sea
17°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Amalfi Coast is June (9.1/10), 4.9 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 34%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Amalfi Coast ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.1 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.63°N · 14.60°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Amalfi Coast get in June?
Amalfi Coast averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Amalfi Coast?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Amalfi Coast in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Amalfi Coast good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Amalfi Coast scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Amalfi Coast?
January is the most difficult month to visit Amalfi Coast, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Amalfi Coast in January?
In January, the sea averages 17°C in Amalfi Coast: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Amalfi Coast in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Amalfi Coast (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.