Italy Amalfi Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Amalfi is moderate
January is moderate for Amalfi.
January is the Amalfi Coast's quietest, cheapest month — mild for winter at 13°C/6°C, but damp, with about 110mm of rain over 10 days.
The honest reality is that the coast is in deep hibernation: many hotels, restaurants, and most ferry routes close for the season, and Positano and Ravello in particular feel shuttered. What stays open is centered on Amalfi town and Salerno. If you visit now, base in Amalfi town, Sorrento, or Salerno, where more remains running.
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Amalfi January Weather Stats
Avg High
13°C
Avg Low
6°C
Rainy Days
10
110mm total
Sunshine
4h
Daily avg
Humidity
73%
damp
UV Index
2
Low
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
15°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
17 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
12°C
Nighttime
4°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lowest prices and lightest crowds of the year
- Mild for European winter (13°C)
- Crowd-free cathedral, cloister and Paper Museum
- Atmospheric, off-season calm
Cons
- Many hotels, restaurants and ferries closed
- Damp with frequent rain (110mm)
- No island trips — Blue Grotto closed
- Short daylight and cool, breezy evenings
January Events & Festivals
- New Year (Jan 1)
- Epiphany / La Befana (Jan 6)
- Deep low season — many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes closed
- Sant'Andrea (St. Andrew) devotion continues — Amalfi's patron
Amalfi in January — Full Picture
January is the Amalfi Coast's quietest, cheapest month — mild for winter at 13°C/6°C, but damp, with about 110mm of rain over 10 days.
The honest reality is that the coast is in deep hibernation: many hotels, restaurants, and most ferry routes close for the season, and Positano and Ravello in particular feel shuttered. What stays open is centered on Amalfi town and Salerno. If you visit now, base in Amalfi town, Sorrento, or Salerno, where more remains running.
The upside is solitude and the lowest prices of the year — the Duomo di Sant'Andrea, the Cloister of Paradise, and the Paper Museum are crowd-free, and you can wander the lanes without the summer crush. It's a town-and-history trip, not a beach or island one.
Without the ferries, you'll rely on the SITA bus along the winding coast road. Capri and the Blue Grotto are off the table (rough winter seas, closed boats). Pack a warm jacket, a scarf, and an umbrella, and treat any clear day as a bonus.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Mild Mediterranean winter — around 13°C/6°C and damp. A warm jacket, sweaters, a scarf, and an umbrella. Midday sun can feel pleasant while mornings and evenings are chilly and breezy on the coast.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
18.3°C
10.7°C
7.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
28.3°C
20.3°C
3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22.7°C
15°C
8.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current13.3°C
6.7°C
9.7/mo
Amalfi Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13° | 6° | 10d·110mm | 4h | 73% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 6° | 9d·100mm | 4.5h | 72% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 8° | 9d·95mm | 5.5h | 70% | 4 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 10° | 8d·80mm | 6.5h | 70% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 22° | 14° | 6d·55mm | 8h | 70% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 26° | 18° | 4d·35mm | 9h | 68% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| 29° | 21° | 2d·20mm | 10h | 65% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 30° | 22° | 3d·30mm | 9.5h | 65% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 27° | 19° | 6d·70mm | 8h | 68% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| 23° | 15° | 9d·130mm | 6h | 72% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 11° | 11d·165mm | 4.5h | 74% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 8° | 10d·130mm | 4h | 74% | 1 | Quiet | Low season |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Amalfi?
Amalfi in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Amalfi in January?
Amalfi January averages a high of 13°C and a low of 6°C.
Does it rain much in Amalfi in January?
Amalfi January averages 110mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Amalfi in January?
Mild Mediterranean winter — around 13°C/6°C and damp. A warm jacket, sweaters, a scarf, and an umbrella. Midday sun can feel pleasant while mornings and evenings are chilly and breezy on the coast.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Amalfi in January?
Amalfi January sunrise is 07:25 and sunset is 16:55, with 9h 30min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Amalfi in January?
Amalfi January air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 17μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Amalfi in January?
In January, Amalfi is great for Duomo di Sant'Andrea + Cloister of Paradise, Paper Museum (Museo della Carta), Quiet wander of Amalfi's lanes and Atrani.
Is January peak season in Amalfi?
Amalfi January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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