SeasonMapSirmione (Lake Garda) weather in January
Italy
January in Sirmione: cold, a little rain, with muggy air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Sirmione · #873 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sirmione in January
Notes from nearby Madonna di Campiglio (84 km away)
Sirmione doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Madonna di Campiglio, close enough to share the season.
Madonna di Campiglio's forum rates February as the classic sweet spot for skiing here, with January a genuinely cold, reliably snowy month in its own right. Regulars note the resort leans on extensive snowmaking equipment to backstop natural snowfall — it needs cold enough temperatures to run, which January generally delivers without trouble.
Other months in Sirmione
Sirmione's forum calls September a sweet spot for weather — warm, swimmable and with clearer blue skies than the summer heat haze — but warns the town itself stays genuinely busy, with locals as well as tourists making a weekend trip to the lake if the forecast looks good. Regulars suggest avoiding Sirmione specifically on weekends, even late in the month, if a quieter visit matters more than the crowds.
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Sirmione climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sirmione 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 Sirmione'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 weatherSirmione's best weather comes in April, May and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Sirmione in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Hotels shut for winter
15 Nov – 15 MarMost hotels and the lake boats stop from mid-November until spring. The thermal baths, the castle and a handful of restaurants stay open, and the old town is finally empty. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sirmione — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sirmione?
Sirmione in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sirmione?
- January in Sirmione: cold, a little rain, with muggy air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sirmione on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Sirmione in January?
- In January, Sirmione averages a daily high of 7.8°C and a low of 2°C, with about 45.5 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sirmione in January?
- Sirmione has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in January.
- Does it snow in Sirmione in January?
- Sirmione sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Sirmione
Warmer or cooler than Sirmione in January
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Como's Citta dei Balocchi light festival around 23 Nov – 6 Jan, and Bologna's Christmas markets on 25 Nov – 6 Jan.