Lake Como · WinterMonth summary
Lake Como weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lake Como 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 (4.7/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Lake Como 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 (10°C) and uncrowded trails Winter in Lake Como is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (7.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 28% 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 | 4°C | 9°C | 28% | 1.9 | 7.6h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 5°C | 11°C | 30% | 2.7 | 8.7h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 13°C | 34% | 3.4 | 10.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 10°C | 17°C | 42% | 4.6 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 13°C | 20°C | 59% | 5.7 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 52% | 6.3 | 13.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 21°C | 28°C | 50% | 5.4 | 13.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 28°C | 43% | 6.5 | 12.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 23°C | 48% | 5.0 | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 14°C | 19°C | 42% | 6.0 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 8°C | 13°C | 41% | 4.7 | 7.2h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 11°C | 24% | 2.6 | 7.2h | 5.1/10 |
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, Lake Como averages 9°C, 28% rainy days and 7.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lake Como in January
Is January a good time to visit Lake Como?
January is not recommended for Lake Como (score 4.7/10). With 28% rainy days and 7.6h of sunshine, consider August (8.1/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lake Como in January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 4°C at night. 7.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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