Sardinia · WinterMonth summary
Sardinia weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 54°F
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sardinia 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: January is an average time for Sardinia. June (8.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Sardinia 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
In January, Sardinia sees 12°F during the day with 8.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 39°F | 54°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 41°F | 57°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 43°F | 61°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 66°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 86°F | 17% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 68°F | 93°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 91°F | 9% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 61°F | 82°F | 23% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 73°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 48°F | 63°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 43°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.8/10 |
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, Sardinia averages 54°F, 32% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sardinia in January
Is January a good time to visit Sardinia?
January is not recommended for Sardinia (score 5.3/10). With 32% rainy days and 8.2h of sunshine, consider June (8.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Sardinia in January?
It's cool with 54°F daytime and 39°F at night. 8.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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