SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in January
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January in Matera: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Matera · #724 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Matera in January
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Matera climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera 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.
Peak crowdsLiving nativity in the caves, Christmas holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Matera'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 weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Matera in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Living nativity in the caves
20 Dec – 6 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedThe cave quarters are used as a nativity set over the holidays, which is the one time of year the Sassi are properly lit at night. Dress for stone: the caves hold the cold as well as the heat. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Matera — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Matera in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Matera?
- January in Matera: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in January?
- In January, Matera averages a daily high of 11.4°C and a low of 4.1°C, with about 55.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in January?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Matera in January?
- Matera sees roughly 2.2 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in January
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Sorrento's Christmas lights and markets on 25 Nov – 6 Jan, and Naples' Crib season, San Gregorio Armeno on 1 Nov – 6 Jan.