January weather forecast
Positano, Italy

January

Weather in January

January in Positano, Italy, uncovers a winter wonderland exhibiting a cooler climate, coupled with promising doses of sunlight that can reach up to 5.6 hours in a single day. The daylight holiday continues for approximately 9.7 hours, painting a long enough daylight stretch for tourists to relish the breathless grandeur of the Positano skyline. On the flip side, rainfall populates most days in the month, transforming the city into a picturesque cascade of rainswept streets. This month experiences the coldest sea temperatures (at 14.6°C (58.3°F)), which are discouraging for beach activities and dips in the ocean. Nevertheless, a perpetually preserved visibility of 10km (6.2mi) makes January an ideal time for panoramic sightseeing.

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and February, recording an average high-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Positano, in January, during 16.2 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Positano, Italy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.3 days and collects up to 721mm (28.39") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Positano, Italy, snow does not fall in January, March through November.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Positano is 14.6°C (58.3°F).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 14.6°C (58.3°F) when it drops below 10°C (50°F). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Positano is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Positano, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Positano, Italy. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Positano?
During January and February, Positano registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 12.8°C (55°F).
What is the temperature in January in Positano?
During January, Positano experiences an average high-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) and a low-temperature of 9.9°C (49.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Positano?
The average relative humidity in January in Positano, Italy, is 70%.
How much does it rain in Positano in January?
In January, in Positano, Italy, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout January, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Positano?
January, March through November are months without snowfall in Positano, Italy.
Does it snow in Positano in January?
In January, in Positano, Italy, it doesn't snow. December is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the water temperature in January in Positano?
In Positano, the average seawater temperature in January is 14.6°C (58.3°F). Swimming in 14.6°C (58.3°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
What is the average length of the day in January in Positano?
In Positano, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Positano?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:45. On the last day of the month, in Positano, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:17 CET.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Positano?
The month with the least sunshine in Positano, Italy, is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Positano have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Positano, Italy, is 5.6h.
When is the lowest UV index in Positano?
The months with the lowest UV index in Positano, Italy, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Positano?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Positano, Italy, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Positano, Italy
Average temperature in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average high temperature in January: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9.9°C).

Average pressure in January - Positano, Italy
Average pressure in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Positano, Italy
Average wind speed in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Positano, Italy
Average humidity in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April, May and November (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in January - Positano, Italy
Average rainfall in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average rainfall in January: 80mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Positano, Italy
Average rainfall days in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.7 days).

Average snowfall days in January - Positano, Italy
Average snowfall days in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Positano, Italy
Average sea temperature in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in January: 14.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.9°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Positano, Italy
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Positano, Italy
Average sunshine days in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January - Positano, Italy
Average UV index in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January - Positano, Italy
Average cloud cover in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January - Positano, Italy
Average visibility in January
Positano, Italy
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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