The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Perugia is cool (46°F during the day). Days are short (4.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Perugia. Compared to December: −2°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
1°
Daylight
9.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Perugia is June (8.6/10), 4.5 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 city break.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.65°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 46°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 29%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Perugia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate climate with a 8.6 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.11°N · 12.39°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Perugia?
July is the best month with 88°F highs, 64°F lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Perugia get in July?
Perugia averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Perugia?
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 Perugia in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 64°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
Is Perugia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Perugia scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Perugia?
January is the most difficult month to visit Perugia, 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 Perugia in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Perugia (low), with about 9.2h of daylight. No protection needed.