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The Promenade des Anglais and the pebble beach in NicePastel houses stacked up the hillside in Positano on the Amalfi Coast

Nice vs Amalfi Coast in January

Nice edges it in January. Nice averages 6–13°C with low-moderate crowds; Amalfi Coast 7–13°C with very low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Nice and Amalfi Coast

The verdict for January

  • WeatherNice has the better weather5.5/10 vs 3.5/10
  • CrowdsAmalfi Coast is quieterLow-Moderate vs Very Low
  • PricesAmalfi Coast is cheaper€€ vs €
  • OverallNice comes out ahead6.1/10 vs 5.6/10
The Promenade des Anglais and the pebble beach in Nice

Nice in January

Mild winter sun

Temperature
6–13°C
Crowds
Low-Moderate
Prices
€€

+Sun on the Promenade while the north is grey.

–Cool evenings and some rain.

January is a gentle month: sunshine on the Promenade des Anglais, quiet museums and low rates.

Nice in January
Pastel houses stacked up the hillside in Positano on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast in January

Shuttered and silent

Temperature
7–13°C
Crowds
Very Low
Prices
€

+Empty stairways and the lowest prices of the year.

–Most hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.

January is the coast on pause: most hotels and beach clubs are closed, ferries barely run and the buses wind through empty villages. Only come if you want silence and don't mind a limited choice.

Amalfi Coast in January

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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