The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Puglia sees 12°C during the day with 4.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Puglia.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
9.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Puglia is June (9.2/10), 4.9 pts higher than January.
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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 ⓘ+1.60°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 24%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Puglia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.01°N · 16.51°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puglia?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 8.8h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of June & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Puglia get in June?
Puglia averages 8.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Puglia?
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 Puglia in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Puglia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Puglia scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Puglia?
January is the most difficult month to visit Puglia, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Puglia in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Puglia (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.