Naples in January: a seasonal travel plan
Naples, Italy. In january, the average daytime high is 11.3 °C and the night-time low is 4.3 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 11.3 °C
- Nighttime low
- 4.3 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 70.4 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 12.0
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 11.4 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Days 11–20 | 11.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| From day 21 | 11.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
What this month is like
Naples, Italy. In january, the average daytime high is 11.3 °C and the night-time low is 4.3 °C. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
There are 12.0 wet days on average, with about 70.4 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
Average daylight is 9.6 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 13.3 °C, January — 11.3 °C, next month — 12.9 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 8.6, 12.0 and 8.5.
Things to do
Naples rises like an amphitheatre above the bay beneath Vesuvius, and straight streets inherited from the ancient city cut through its centre. It is loud, cramped and very much alive, while the metro and funiculars take you up to Vomero and out along the coast.
Spaccanapoli
Spaccanapoli runs across the whole historic centre, an easy line to the cathedral and the chapel of Sansevero with the Veiled Christ. Step into courtyards and churches along the way, and eat away from the main axis where locals sit.
Pompeii
The Circumvesuviana train leaves Garibaldi station for the ruins of Pompeii and takes under an hour. Give it a full day, since the site is large and shade is scarce in summer, so carry water and start with the far quarters.
Vomero and Sant'Elmo
A funicular climbs to Vomero from Toledo, and the top opens into a calm residential district of cafes and a market. Walk on to Castel Sant'Elmo for the view over the bay, Vesuvius and the roofs of the centre.
Where to stay
Centro Storico
The Centro Storico combines cheap rooms, churches and street food at every corner. Nights are noisy and washing hangs over the lanes, but the main streets are walkable and the metro is close.
Chiaia
Chiaia faces the seafront: elegant buildings, shops and views of the bay and Vesuvius. Prices run higher and evenings are calmer, with the historic centre a straight walk down via Toledo.
Vomero
Vomero draws people for quiet and air: a residential hill district with cafes, shops and a funicular down. Sights are not next door, yet evenings bring no crush and the whole city lies below.
Getting to and around Naples
From Capodichino airport the Alibus reaches Piazza Garibaldi and the port, where ferries leave for the islands. Metro line 1 is the main spine, linking the station, the centre and Vomero, and funiculars also climb the hill. The Circumvesuviana serves Pompeii and Herculaneum, while the historic centre is best walked.
Three days in Naples
The historic centre
Walk from the station along Spaccanapoli to the cathedral, then look into the chapel of Sansevero. Have lunch in a trattoria near Via dei Tribunali and end the day on the seafront.
Pompeii
Take the Circumvesuviana to the ruins and spend the whole day among them, walking the streets and baths. Return to Naples in the evening, eat pizza in the old centre and rest after the sun.
Vomero and Chiaia
Ride the funicular to Vomero, cross the market and walk to Castel Sant'Elmo. Come down on foot into Chiaia and follow the seafront as far as Castel dell'Ovo.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3 | 4.3 | 70.4 | 12.0 | 9.6 |
| February | 12.9 | 5.2 | 53.7 | 8.5 | 10.6 |
| March | 14.7 | 6.2 | 54.7 | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| April | 18.4 | 8.8 | 37.4 | 7.9 | 13.3 |
| May | 22.6 | 13.1 | 56.9 | 9.9 | 14.4 |
| June | 28.9 | 18.0 | 33.6 | 6.3 | 15.1 |
| July | 33.0 | 21.2 | 19.5 | 3.7 | 14.8 |
| August | 32.7 | 21.4 | 35.6 | 7.8 | 13.8 |
| September | 27.4 | 17.6 | 68.7 | 9.0 | 12.5 |
| October | 22.6 | 13.7 | 74.4 | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| November | 17.1 | 10.0 | 115.0 | 13.9 | 9.9 |
| December | 13.3 | 6.1 | 53.1 | 8.6 | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
Naples: what is the temperature in January?
The average daytime high is 11.3 °C and the night-time low is 4.3 °C. Fit the main walking route into daylight hours; bring an extra layer for the evening.
How many days with precipitation are there in January?
On average, there are 12.0 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 70.4 mm. Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What should I pack for walks in January?
Pack a light jacket, a jumper, long trousers and comfortable closed shoes. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 11.4 °C; 11–20 — 11.0 °C; 21 to month-end — 11.4 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in January?
The average is 9.6 hours. Daylight is limited. Set aside time for views and photographs before dusk.
Is Naples worth visiting in January?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 11.3 °C and nights around 4.3 °C work for you. Plan the main route in daylight and add an extra layer for early and late hours.
What can I do in Naples on a wet day in January?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Naples in January?
Pack a jacket or jumper, long trousers and closed shoes. Average daylight is 9.6 hours.