Monthly climate guide
Naples weather in January
Expect cool weather in Naples in January: afternoons reach about 11°C (52°F), while nights drop to around 4°C (40°F). Around 78 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Spaccanapoli and Castel dell'Ovo.
- Just 30 km apart, but Naples runs about 2°C cooler than Sorrento this month.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- January brings mid-winter to Naples.
January is typically Naples's coolest month.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
4°C
40°F
Rainfall
78 mm
some rain
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
56%
cloud · often cloudy
Naples weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 78 mm | 84% | 56% |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 5°C / 40°F | 66 mm | 83% | 57% |
| March | 15°C / 58°F | 6°C / 44°F | 69 mm | 80% | 53% |
| April | 19°C / 65°F | 9°C / 49°F | 49 mm | 75% | 48% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 59 mm | 71% | 45% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 31 mm | 63% | 28% |
| July | 31°C / 89°F | 20°C / 68°F | 30 mm | 58% | 17% |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 21°C / 70°F | 28 mm | 57% | 16% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 63°F | 68 mm | 66% | 35% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 13°C / 56°F | 83 mm | 74% | 41% |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 106 mm | 83% | 52% |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 42°F | 65 mm | 83% | 49% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Naples?
Our Naples guide recommends: Spring (April–June) or autumn (September–October) for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Naples is widely credited as the birthplace of pizza — a Margherita here is a different experience from anywhere else in the country.
Best time to visit Naples →Other Italy cities in January
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Naples in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Naples?
January is cool in Naples, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Naples in January?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 4°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Naples in January?
Naples typically gets around 78 mm of rain in January — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Naples?
Spring (April–June) or autumn (September–October) for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Naples (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.