January weather forecast
Florence, Italy

January harbors the coldest weather of the year in Florence, Italy, as winter is at its peak. It tends to be a quiet month with shorter days and fewer hours of daylight, relative to other months. Despite the cooler clime, temperatures can sometimes rise upto 10.9°C (51.6°F). The city usually experiences moderate rainfall, pushing locals and tourists towards indoor activities. The chilly weather and frequent rainfall discourage many from traveling, making it a less crowded time to visit the city's indoor attractions.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Florence, exhibiting average temperatures of 10.9°C (51.6°F) at the peak and 2°C (35.6°F) at the base.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 873mm (34.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Florence, Italy, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:23 CET.

Sunshine

January, November and December, with an average of 3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Florence.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.