January weather forecast
Taranto, Italy

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Weather in January

Kicking off the year, January in Taranto, Italy presents a mild but slightly wet climate. The city observes colder temperatures compared to the coming month of February, with lows descending to 7.2°C (45°F) compared to the next month's 7.3°C (45.1°F). This period exhibits the unique spectacle of snowfall with an average of 5mm (0.2") falling over the course of half a day, adding a touch of frost to the otherwise Mediterranean landscape. The humidity in the air is palpable as January holds one of the higher relative humidity percentages. This time of year sets the stage for the more vibrant weather patterns to come in the subsequent months.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Taranto, with an average high-temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Taranto, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 372mm (14.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Taranto. January is the month with the most snowfall in Taranto. Snow falls for 0.5 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F).
Note: Diving into 13.8°C (56.8°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

In Taranto, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January in Taranto, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Taranto. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Taranto?

Taranto's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and an average low temperature of 7.2°C (45°F), is the coldest in the year.

What are the temperatures in Taranto in January?

During January, Taranto experiences an average high-temperature of 12.2°C (54°F) and a low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F).

What is the most humid month in Taranto?

The months with the highest humidity in Taranto are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in January in Taranto?

In Taranto, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Taranto?

In January, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Taranto?

The month with the most snowfall in Taranto is January, when snow falls for 0.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Taranto?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in January, Taranto aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Taranto?

In Taranto, the average seawater temperature in January is 13.8°C (56.8°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in January in Taranto?

In January, the average day length in Taranto, Italy, is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Taranto?

On the first day of January in Taranto, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 16:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 17:06 CET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Taranto?

The month with the least sunshine in Taranto, Italy, is January, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Taranto have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Taranto?

The months with the lowest UV index in Taranto are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Taranto?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
13.7°C 56.7°F
12.2°C 54°F
13.2°C 55.8°F
Average low temperature
8.3°C 46.9°F
7.2°C 45°F
7.3°C 45.1°F
Average pressure
1017.7mbar 30.05inHg
1015.6mbar 29.99inHg
1013.9mbar 29.94inHg
Average wind speed
16.8km/h 10.4mph
17.3km/h 10.7mph
19.1km/h 11.9mph
Average max. wind speed
18.2km/h 11.3mph
18.5km/h 11.5mph
20.4km/h 12.7mph
Average wind speed gusts
27.6km/h 17.1mph
28.1km/h 17.5mph
30.2km/h 18.8mph
Average humidity
74%
76%
75%
Average rainfall
27mm 1.06"
34mm 1.34"
38mm 1.5"
Average rainfall days
10
12
11.6
Average snowfall
3mm 0.12"
5mm 0.2"
0mm 0"
Average snowfall days
0.3
0.5
0.2
Average sea temperature
15.8°C 60.4°F
13.8°C 56.8°F
13.6°C 56.5°F
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
6h 2min
5h 5min
5h 5min
Average sunshine days
18.5
16
14.9
Average UV index
3
3
4
Average cloud cover
31%
38%
37%
Average visibility
10km 6.2mi
10km 6.2mi
10km 6.2mi

Average temperature in January
Taranto, Italy

Average temperature in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average high temperature in January: 12.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in January
Taranto, Italy

Average pressure in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average pressure in January: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Taranto, Italy

Average wind speed in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Taranto, Italy

Average humidity in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

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Average rainfall in January
Taranto, Italy

Average rainfall in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average rainfall in January: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Taranto, Italy

Average rainfall days in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Taranto, Italy

Average snowfall in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average snowfall in January: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Taranto, Italy

Average snowfall days in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Taranto, Italy

Average sea temperature in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in January: 13.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.6°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Taranto, Italy

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taranto, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Taranto, Italy

Average sunshine days in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Taranto, Italy

Average UV index in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Taranto, Italy

Average cloud cover in January - Taranto, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Taranto, Italy

Average visibility in January - Taranto, 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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