Amalfi Coast in January
Shuttered and silent
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a below-average month in Amalfi Coast.
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.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–13°C
- Cool, damp and windy, with sea storms and a few bright days.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Empty stairways and the lowest prices of the year.
–Most hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
My tip for January
Check that your hotel is open and book a base with a kitchen; many restaurants are shut.
- Silence
- Lemon-grove walks
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Amalfi Coast, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Amalfi Coast in January
- Seasonal closures
- Many hotels, beach clubs and seasonal ferry routes close or reduce service.
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Amalfi Coast in January
In January Amalfi Coast averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 138 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 138 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: globopix (Salerno station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Amalfi Coast in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- January is a below-average month in Amalfi Coast. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Amalfi Coast overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Empty stairways and the lowest prices of the year. The main downside: Most hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
- What is the weather like in Amalfi Coast in January?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 138 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Cool, damp and windy, with sea storms and a few bright days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Amalfi Coast crowded in January?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Amalfi Coast in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (January ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Amalfi Coast in January?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — most hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
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