January weather forecast
Syracuse, Italy

The large, open, Cathedral Plaza Square, in Syracuse on the island of Sicily in Italy
The large, open, Cathedral Plaza Square, in Syracuse on the island of Sicily in Italy

January

Weather in January

January weather in Syracuse, Italy is characterized by mild temperatures and a fair amount of rainfall, making it the wettest month of the year. Average high and low temperatures range from 7.3°C (45.1°F) to 14.8°C (58.6°F), while average rainfall registers at 75mm (2.95"). The beginning of the year brings a mix of sunny, cloudy, and rainy days to the city. Weather conditions slightly improve towards the end of January as the weather transitions into spring. The city experiences approximately 10 hours of daylight during this month.

Temperature

In Syracuse, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and a low of 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Rainfall

In January, in Syracuse, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated. In Syracuse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60 days and collects up to 526mm (20.71") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Syracuse, in January, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.

Daylight

In Syracuse, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:21 CET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Syracuse?
Syracuse's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 14.8°C (58.6°F) to a low of 7.3°C (45.1°F).
What is the average January temperature?
Syracuse in January has an average high-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F).
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the sea water temperature in January?
In Syracuse, in January, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
How many hours of daylight does Syracuse have in January?
In January, the average day length is 9h and 57min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:21 CET.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in January - Syracuse, Italy
Average temperature in January
Syracuse, Italy
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°C).

Average rainfall in January - Syracuse, Italy
Average rainfall in January
Syracuse, Italy
  • Average rainfall in January: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Syracuse, Italy
Average rainfall days in January
Syracuse, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (1 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Syracuse, Italy
Average sea temperature in January
Syracuse, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in January: 15.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.8°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Syracuse, Italy
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Syracuse, Italy
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in January - Syracuse, Italy
Average UV index in January
Syracuse, Italy
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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