Palermo weather in January
January in Palermo: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Palermo · #185 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Palermo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 50 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palermo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Palermo?
- January in Palermo: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Palermo on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Palermo in January?
- In January, Palermo averages a daily high of 14°C and a low of 8.9°C, with about 49.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palermo in January?
- Palermo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.