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Naples in January: go or not?

Tough period. Naples in January only reaches 4.1/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 40.85°N · 14.27°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Naples · January
4.1
6–13°
Temperature
30%
Rain
4h
Sun
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The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Naples sees 13°C during the day with 3.7h 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 Naples. 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
5°
Sea
16°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is January the right month?

The best month in Naples is June (9.1/10), 5.0 pts higher than January.

See June →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 ⓘ+1.42°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 34%

🏖️ Beach holiday

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

Where is Naples ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.1 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.85°N · 14.27°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Naples?
June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 18.0°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 Naples get in June?
Naples averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Naples?
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 Naples in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Naples good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Naples scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Naples?
January is the most difficult month to visit Naples, 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 Naples in January?
In January, the sea averages 16°C in Naples: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Naples in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Naples (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.