Sicily · WinterMonth summary
Sicily weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sicily 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: Not the best window: 27% rain risk and 8.4h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Sicily 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
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Sicily sees 12°C during the day with 8.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 2°C | 12°C | 27% | 1.4 | 8.4h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 3°C | 13°C | 27% | 2.3 | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 15°C | 29% | 1.7 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 6°C | 18°C | 22% | 1.2 | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 23°C | 24% | 1.9 | 12.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 30°C | 13% | 0.7 | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 33°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.2h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.4 | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 22°C | 29% | 2.4 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 17°C | 36% | 3.0 | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 25% | 1.5 | 8.1h | 6.2/10 |
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, Sicily averages 12°C, 27% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sicily in January
Is January a good time to visit Sicily?
January is an acceptable time for Sicily (score 5.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.0/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Sicily in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 2°C at night. 8.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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