Amalfi Coast · Italy
January
The coast at its most raw — empty terraces, dramatic winter light, and the year's lowest prices.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Amalfi Coast — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
12°C
Low
6°C
Rain
100mm
Sun
4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Amalfi Coast
Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in January
- ↑Rock-bottom hotel rates: luxury clifftop properties at a fraction of summer prices, often available last-minute
- ↑The Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) completely empty: the most dramatic coastal hike in Europe with nobody else on the trail
- ↑Amalfi's Duomo and the historic centre walkable without summer crowds — the town belongs to locals
What you sacrifice
- ↓Many hotels, restaurants, and boat operators closed for winter — verify your specific properties before booking
- ↓100mm of rain across the month: some days of persistent grey and occasional storms that close the coastal road
- ↓Cold evenings (6°C): the outdoor dining and terrace culture that defines the Amalfi experience is largely absent
How January compares to May (best month)
| Factor | January | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
January in other destinations
Lisbon (13.6°C)Barcelona (13.2°C)Tokyo (9.8°C)Bali (30.2°C)Santorini (13.4°C)Paris (7°C)New York (3.3°C)Marrakech (17.3°C)Amsterdam (5.6°C)Maldives (30.1°C)Rome (11.6°C)Bangkok (31.1°C)Istanbul (8.7°C)Vienna (3.2°C)Seoul (1.1°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (30.9°C)Kyoto (9.2°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (26.1°C)Prague (2°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amalfi Coast, not across destinations. Methodology →