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Cagliari in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cagliari in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cagliari, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Cagliari in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Cagliari, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +14°C, and there are typically 11 sunny days in January. However, expect about 4 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Cagliari;

Average weather

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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
32 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cagliari has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Cagliari in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cagliari for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +16°C.

Is Cagliari warm or cold in January?

Cagliari is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +7°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Cagliari, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cagliari in January

Cagliari weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+15°C+14°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-3°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+21°C+23°C
Rainfall
57 mm32 mm36 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%80%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
111111
Cloudy days
151613
Rainy days
544
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +14°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 32 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cagliari in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 16 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Cagliari is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Cagliari based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cagliari wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 16% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Cagliari?

This is the weather in Cagliari in January 2023:
1 January
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+14°C
2 January
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+14°C
3 January
☁️
+15°C
4 January
☁️
+16°C
5 January
☀️
+16°C
6 January
☀️
+12°C
7 January
☀️
+14°C
8 January
🌧️
+11°C
9 January
☀️
+14°C
10 January
☀️
+14°C
11 January
☀️
+14°C
12 January
☀️
+12°C
13 January
☀️
+14°C
14 January
☀️
+14°C
15 January
☀️
+14°C
16 January
☀️
+14°C
17 January
☀️
+15°C
18 January
☀️
+14°C
19 January
☀️
+15°C
20 January
☁️
+12°C
21 January
☁️
+13°C
22 January
☀️
+15°C
23 January
☀️
+14°C
24 January
☀️
+15°C
25 January
☀️
+15°C
26 January
☀️
+15°C
27 January
☀️
+15°C
28 January
☀️
+14°C
29 January
☀️
+16°C
30 January
☀️
+16°C
31 January
☀️
+16°C
In January 2023 Cagliari had 24 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 28 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cagliari climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cagliari in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+12°C) and the highest in 2018 (+17°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 105 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cagliari in January:

Is January a good time to visit Cagliari?

It’s always a good time to visit Cagliari, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cagliari in January?

January has mild temperatures in Cagliari. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cagliari rainy in January?

Cagliari is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Cagliari in January?

The amount of sunny days in Cagliari during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Cagliari

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cagliari, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.