When to go · Turin
Turin in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 8°C46°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Low
- Italy overall
Verdict
MixedItaly month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Weather in January
- TurinHighs around 8 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 46 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Po Valley and the north, Italy · Milan, Venice, Verona, Bologna, Turincool
Foggy, damp winters; sticky summers with mosquitoes near the lagoon. Venice acqua alta floods most often October–December (the MOSE barriers now stop the worst).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- Low
- Prices · Italy overall
- Low
Italy overall: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket