Cinque Terre in January
Quiet and wet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Cinque Terre.
January is very quiet, with some restaurants closed and Manarola's hillside nativity still lit early in the month.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 6–12°C
- Cool and wet.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €
- The lowest rates.
+Empty villages and Manarola's nativity lights.
–Rainy, with closures.
My tip for January
Check that your hotel and a restaurant are open before you go.
- Quiet walks
- Photography
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cinque Terre, 10th 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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Weather
Weather in Cinque Terre in January
In January Cinque Terre averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F), with about 116 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Average low
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Precipitation
- 116 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: La Spezia: Climi e viaggi (temperatures 2004–2020), ENEA (precipitation 1961–1990). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cinque Terre in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
- January is one of the best months to visit Cinque Terre. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cinque Terre overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Empty villages and Manarola's nativity lights. The main downside: Rainy, with closures.
- What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in January?
- Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 6°C. Expect about 116 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Cool and wet. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Cinque Terre crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Cinque Terre in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). The lowest rates. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (January ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Empty villages and Manarola's nativity lights.
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