When to go · Viareggio
Viareggio in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds)). 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
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Low
- Italy overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds)). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Viareggio's best window: May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds).
- JuneGreatInside Viareggio's best window: May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds).
- JulyGreatInside Viareggio's best window: May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds).
- AugustGreatInside Viareggio's best window: May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds).
Weather in January
- ViareggioHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 7 days
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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Viareggio, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: High
Prices
Jan: Low
May: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Outside the best window (May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds)). Across Italy: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
May: Inside Viareggio's best window: May–Sep (warm beach, fewer crowds).
Viareggio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings