Italy Verona Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Verona is moderate
Verona Weather in January — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 7° / 0°
- Rainfall
- 45mm · 6 days
- Crowds
- Quiet
As of 2026, Verona in January averages a high of 7°C and low of 0°C with 45mm of rain over about 6 days. Cold and damp Po Valley winter — averages 7°C/0°C, occasionally below freezing at night with frost or rare light snow, and Po Valley fog. A warm coat, scarf, gloves, and a hat. Layers for cold mornings; a light rain layer for damp spells.
January is moderate for Verona.
January in Verona is the quiet, cheap heart of winter. It averages 7°C/0°C with low rainfall (about 45mm) but high humidity and frequent Po Valley fog.
This is the city's low season: the smallest crowds and the cheapest hotels of the year, with the Arena and old town nearly empty on weekdays. The catch is the cold and damp — nights dip toward or below freezing, mornings can be foggy, and stone buildings feel chilly. Snow is rare and usually light.
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Verona January Weather Stats
Avg High
7°C
Avg Low
0°C
Rainy Days
6
45mm total
Sunshine
3h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
damp
UV Index
1
Low
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 22
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
38 μg/m³
PM10
55 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
5°C
Nighttime
-2°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cheapest hotels of the year
- Smallest crowds — sights nearly empty
- Cozy osteria season (risotto, bollito misto)
- Low rainfall total
Cons
- Cold and damp — frost at night
- Po Valley fog on still days
- Short daylight
- No opera (summer only)
January Events & Festivals
- New Year holiday (Jan 1) — some closures
- Epiphany (Jan 6) — public holiday, end of the Christmas season
- Verona winter low season — cheapest hotels of the year
- Po Valley fog common on still days
Verona in January — Full Picture
January in Verona is the quiet, cheap heart of winter. It averages 7°C/0°C with low rainfall (about 45mm) but high humidity and frequent Po Valley fog.
This is the city's low season: the smallest crowds and the cheapest hotels of the year, with the Arena and old town nearly empty on weekdays. The catch is the cold and damp — nights dip toward or below freezing, mornings can be foggy, and stone buildings feel chilly. Snow is rare and usually light.
The Christmas market on Piazza Bra winds down after Epiphany (Jan 6). Indoor highlights — the Castelvecchio museum, Lamberti Tower (clear-day views), churches like San Zeno — and long lunches in cozy osterias suit the season. Risotto all'Amarone and bollito misto with pearà are perfect cold-weather food.
Good value, but pack for cold and pick a hotel with solid heating. Daylight is short.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cold and damp Po Valley winter — averages 7°C/0°C, occasionally below freezing at night with frost or rare light snow, and Po Valley fog. A warm coat, scarf, gloves, and a hat. Layers for cold mornings; a light rain layer for damp spells.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
18.3°C
8°C
8.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
28.7°C
17.3°C
8.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
18.3°C
9°C
8.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current8°C
0.7°C
6.3/mo
Verona Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7° | 0° | 6d·45mm | 3h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 9° | 1° | 6d·45mm | 4h | 75% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 4° | 7d·55mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 8° | 9d·75mm | 6h | 70% | 5 | Busy | Peak | |
| May (Best) | 23° | 12° | 10d·85mm | 7h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 27° | 16° | 9d·80mm | 8h | 65% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
| 30° | 18° | 8d·65mm | 9.5h | 60% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 29° | 18° | 8d·80mm | 9h | 62% | 8 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 25° | 14° | 8d·75mm | 7h | 68% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| 18° | 9° | 9d·90mm | 5h | 75% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 4° | 9d·95mm | 3h | 80% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 1° | 7d·55mm | 2.5h | 82% | 1 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Verona?
Verona in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Verona in January?
Verona January averages a high of 7°C and a low of 0°C.
Does it rain much in Verona in January?
Verona January averages 45mm of rainfall over about 6 rainy days.
What should I wear in Verona in January?
Cold and damp Po Valley winter — averages 7°C/0°C, occasionally below freezing at night with frost or rare light snow, and Po Valley fog. A warm coat, scarf, gloves, and a hat. Layers for cold mornings; a light rain layer for damp spells.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Verona in January?
Verona January sunrise is 07:50 and sunset is 17:00, with 9h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Verona in January?
Verona January air quality (AQI) averages 78, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 38μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Verona in January?
In January, Verona is great for Castelvecchio museum + Scaliger Bridge, Lamberti Tower (clear-day views), Cozy osteria lunches.
Is January peak season in Verona?
Verona January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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