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Capri, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Capri in January: go or not?

Tough period. Capri in January only reaches 4.3/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 40.55°N · 14.24°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Capri · January
4.3
11–13°
Temperature
29%
Rain
5h
Sun
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The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Capri sees 13°C during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Capri. 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 28
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Capri is July (9.2/10), 4.9 pts higher than January.

See July →See all 12 months →
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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 ⓘ+1.22°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 39%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Capri ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.55°N · 14.24°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Capri?
July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Capri get in July?
Capri averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Capri?
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 Capri in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Capri good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Capri scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Capri?
January is the most difficult month to visit Capri, 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 Capri in January?
In January, the sea averages 17°C in Capri: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Capri in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Capri (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.