Cinque Terre · WinterMonth summary
Cinque Terre weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cinque Terre in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (4.1/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Cinque Terre in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (9°C) and uncrowded trails Winter in Cinque Terre is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (7.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 9°C | 39% | 4.6 | 7.3h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.1 | 8.4h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 12°C | 39% | 4.3 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 8°C | 15°C | 39% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 18°C | 52% | 4.8 | 12.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 23°C | 35% | 2.5 | 13.7h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 26°C | 24% | 1.6 | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 30% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 22°C | 39% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 18°C | 40% | 7.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 13°C | 48% | 6.6 | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.2 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Cinque Terre averages 9°C, 39% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cinque Terre in January
Is January a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
January is not recommended for Cinque Terre (score 4.1/10). With 39% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine, consider July (8.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Cinque Terre in January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 2°C at night. 7.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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