Elba Island · WinterMonth summary
Elba Island weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 54°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Elba Island in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 12°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Elba Island. July remains slightly better (+2.4 pts).
By trip type
Elba Island in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Elba Island sees 12°F during the day with 8.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 46°F | 54°F | 25% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 46°F | 57°F | 30% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 59°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 52°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 16% | 0.0in | 14.3h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 72°F | 84°F | 8% | 0.0in | 14.4h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 66°F | 77°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 54°F | 63°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 48°F | 57°F | 33% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 5.4/10 |
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, Elba Island averages 54°F, 25% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Elba Island in January
Is January a good time to visit Elba Island?
January is an acceptable time for Elba Island (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.4/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Elba Island in January?
It's cool with 54°F daytime and 46°F at night. 8.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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