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Pisa in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Pisa in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Pisa in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 85 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Pisa;

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pisa has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Pisa in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pisa 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 +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +14°C.

Is Pisa warm or cold in January?

Pisa is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +6°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Water temperature in Pisa in January

Water in Pisa in January is Cold. It varies from +12°C to +15°C, with an average of +13°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +11°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Pisa are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +13°C.

Can you swim in Pisa in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Pisa in January, the water is very cold (+13°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Pisa in January

Pisa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+12°C+11°C+12°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-9°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+17°C+19°C
Rainfall
107 mm85 mm73 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+15°C+13°C+13°C
Humidity
78%77%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
899
Cloudy days
787
Rainy days
141210
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 107 mm to 85 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 8 to 9.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Pisa is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Pisa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 141 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pisa wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 148 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Pisa?

This is the weather in Pisa in January 2023:
1 January
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+16°C
2 January
☁️
+16°C
3 January
☁️
+16°C
4 January
🌫️
+16°C
5 January
🌫️
+14°C
6 January
☁️
+15°C
7 January
🌧️
+11°C
8 January
☁️
+14°C
9 January
🌧️
+14°C
10 January
☀️
+15°C
11 January
☀️
+10°C
12 January
☀️
+14°C
13 January
🌧️
+12°C
14 January
☀️
+14°C
15 January
🌧️
+13°C
16 January
☁️
+12°C
17 January
🌧️
+12°C
18 January
🌧️
+10°C
19 January
🌧️
+7°C
20 January
☀️
+9°C
21 January
☁️
+8°C
22 January
🌧️
+9°C
23 January
🌧️
+8°C
24 January
☀️
+12°C
25 January
☁️
+12°C
26 January
☀️
+11°C
27 January
☀️
+8°C
28 January
☀️
+9°C
29 January
☀️
+10°C
30 January
☁️
+10°C
31 January
☀️
+14°C
In January 2023 Pisa had 11 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+18°C) and the highest in 2022 (+22°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 534 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2303 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pisa in January:

Is January a good time to visit Pisa?

It’s always a good time to visit Pisa, 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 Pisa in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Pisa in January?

Swimming in Pisa in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Pisa rainy in January?

Pisa is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Pisa in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pisa in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Italy

Check out the weather for other cities in Italy.

Monthly weather in Pisa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pisa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.