January Weather in Palermo

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Palermo, Italy, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 12°C (54°F). Highs can soar to 17°C (63°F), while lows may dip to 7°C (45°F). Typically, the humidity level in Palermo throughout January hovers around 78%.

7°C (45°F)

Minimum temperature

12°C (54°F)

Average temperature

17°C (63°F)

Maximum temperature

78%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Palermo averages 49 mm (1.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 10 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 9 hours 50 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 0 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 44% probability of sunny days during this period.

49 mm (1.9 inches)

Precipitation

10 rainy days

Rainy days

7 hours 0 minutes

Sunshine hours

44%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Palermo reaches a maximum of 3, indicating a level of Moderate exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 30 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 0 1 1 2 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 45 min

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