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Sicily in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Sicily in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 12 °C (cool), and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.

Ätna und Küste auf SizilienSicily · JanuaryPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
12 °C
Night
5 °C
Sea
15 °C
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
83 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable29/100
City breakLimited62/100
ActiveLimited58/100
FamilyUnsuitable35/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 12 °C
  • Sea still cool (15 °C)
  • High humidity (83 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
12
J
13
F
16
M
19
A
24
M
30
J
34
J
34
A
28
S
23
O
18
N
14
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
7
F
6
M
5
A
3
M
1
J
1
J
1
A
4
S
7
O
8
N
9
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Sicily in January?

Daytime highs average around 12 °C, with nights around 5 °C.

Can you swim in Sicily in January?

The sea is about 15 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Sicily in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Sicily?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.