SeasonMapPositano (Amalfi Coast) weather in January
Italy
January in Positano: cool, rainy — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Positano · #1067 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Positano in January
Other months in Positano
Positano's forum calls July hot, around 84°F on average, warm rather than scorching but genuinely more intense with the coast's humidity added in. Regulars flag mosquitoes as worth planning around if the room doesn't have proper air conditioning, and note July is the Amalfi Coast's most crowded month, though there's still room to escape the crowds if you look.
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Positano climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Positano 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 Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Positano'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 weatherPositano's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Positano in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Town closes for winter
5 Nov – 20 MarFrom early November most hotels, restaurants and the boutiques on Via dei Mulini shut until Easter, and the ferries stop entirely. The SITA bus down the coast road is the only way in. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Positano — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Positano?
Positano in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Positano?
- January in Positano: cool, rainy — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Positano on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Positano in January?
- In January, Positano averages a daily high of 13°C and a low of 9.5°C, with about 131.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Positano in January?
- Positano has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in January.
Other months in Positano
Compare Positano in January
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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.