Lecce · WinterMonth summary
Lecce weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lecce in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is an average time for Lecce. June (8.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Lecce in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Lecce sees 14°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 7°C | 14°C | 29% | 1.9 | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 15°C | 26% | 2.1 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 16°C | 30% | 2.2 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 20°C | 29% | 1.9 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 24°C | 31% | 2.1 | 13.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 30°C | 16% | 0.9 | 14.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 32°C | 7% | 0.5 | 14.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 32°C | 16% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 27% | 1.7 | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 23°C | 26% | 2.3 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 19°C | 42% | 3.5 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 26% | 1.9 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
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, Lecce averages 14°C, 29% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lecce in January
Is January a good time to visit Lecce?
January is an acceptable time for Lecce (score 6.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.9/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Lecce in January?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 7°C at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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