Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Ravello in January
Ravello edges cooler than December, with highs of 52°F (11°C), lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 62/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What January feels like
It's cool, with highs near 52°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 48°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (102 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 24 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort slips from 68/100 in December to 62/100.
- Our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends May – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ravello in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Villa Rufolo
13th-century villa with tiered gardens and the terrace stage of the Ravello Festival.
Why now January scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Villa Cimbrone
Gardens leading to the Terrace of Infinity, a bust-lined balcony high above the sea.
Why now Highs near 52°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sal De Riso Costa d'Amalfi
Café of pastry chef Salvatore De Riso on the Minori seafront, below Ravello.
Trattoria Cumpà Cosimo
Long-running family trattoria serving homemade pasta platters and local wine.
Rossellinis
Michelin-starred restaurant at Palazzo Avino with a terrace above the coast.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in January
- Amalfi in January~1 mi · highs 56°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sorrento in January~12 mi · highs 56°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Palermo in January~187 mi · highs 57°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Taormina in January~197 mi · highs 55°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~28 m to Ravello's ~366 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ravello in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Ravello?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 62/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain. Our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends May – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Ravello in January?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ravello in January?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Ravello in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Ravello in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.