Verdict: Fair month
Cinque Terre Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in Cinque Terre, topping out near 11°C (52°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. January is workable in Cinque Terre if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
11°C / 52°F
Average low
4°C / 39°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
137 mm
What to pack for Cinque Terre in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Cinque Terre: Aug (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (11°C / 52°F) · Wettest: May (~16 rain days)
11°
4°
Jan
13°
6°
Feb
14°
6°
Mar
17°
8°
Apr
20°
13°
May
25°
17°
Jun
28°
20°
Jul
29°
20°
Aug
24°
16°
Sep
20°
13°
Oct
15°
8°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)