SeasonMapBonifacio weather in January
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January in Bonifacio: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bonifacio · #931 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bonifacio in January
Other months in Bonifacio
Bonifacio's forum calls July hot, sunny and genuinely busy — regulars say parking fills up early in peak season, though it's a step down from the crowds at Capri or Santorini. Those wanting the same warm, sunny weather with fewer people generally point to June or September instead.
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Bonifacio climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bonifacio in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bonifacio's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBonifacio's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bonifacio in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The libeccio and the strait
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyWind seasonRiskClosuresThe strait funnels wind hard enough to cancel the Sardinia crossings and the island excursions, most often between November and May. Check the boat is sailing before planning the day around it.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bonifacio — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bonifacio?
Bonifacio in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bonifacio?
- January in Bonifacio: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bonifacio on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Bonifacio in January?
- In January, Bonifacio averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 6°C, with about 65.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bonifacio in January?
- Bonifacio has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — January
Within 300 km: Rome's Artichoke season around 1 Jan – 15 Apr, and Monaco's Monte-Carlo Rally around 18 Jan – 1 Feb.