Matera · WinterMonth summary
Matera weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
37°F – 54°F
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Matera 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: Matera in January: 54°F and 6.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Matera in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Matera sees 12°F during the day with 6.9h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
Browse by month
All months for Matera
Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 37°F | 54°F | 26% | 1.9in | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 39°F | 57°F | 28% | 2.1in | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 59°F | 33% | 2.8in | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 31% | 2.0in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 34% | 2.5in | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 63°F | 84°F | 27% | 2.0in | 13.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 93°F | 12% | 0.7in | 13.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 91°F | 16% | 1.1in | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 82°F | 21% | 1.7in | 10.9h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 73°F | 23% | 1.8in | 8.7h | 8.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 3.3in | 7.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 39°F | 55°F | 19% | 1.3in | 6.9h | 7.1/10 |
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, Matera averages 54°F, 26% rainy days and 6.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
See methodology →
Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Matera in January
Is January a good time to visit Matera?
January is an acceptable time for Matera (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (9.3/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Matera in January?
It's cool with 54°F daytime and 37°F at night. 6.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
Accommodation
Find a place to stay in Matera
Find places to stay in Matera in January
Search on Hotels.com
Activities & tours
Activities and tours in Matera
Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences.
Browse activities on GetYourGuide
Flights
Find a flight to Matera
Compare flights from all airlines.
Search flights
←
Explore also
Similar destinations in January
Thessaloniki
Skopje🌍 Top destinations
Other top destinations in January
Cyprus
Petra
Tel AvivWeather rankings
Compare destinations by weather
Best in EuropeGuides & comparisons