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Bari in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Bari in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Bari in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Bari in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +54°F and roughly 8 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Bari;

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bari has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Bari in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bari for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +54°F.

Is Bari warm or cold in January?

Bari is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Bari, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Bari in January

Water in Bari in January is Cold. It varies from +54°F to +59°F, with an average of +56°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +54°F.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Bari are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +78°F. The coldest water temperatures are in January, with an average of +56°F.

Can you swim in Bari in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Bari in January, the water is very cold (+56°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Bari in January

Bari weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+55°F+54°F+55°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+28°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+73°F+75°F
Rainfall
57 mm55 mm55 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+59°F+56°F+56°F
Humidity
77%76%73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
988
Cloudy days
886
Rainy days
131414
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 55 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in December to 8 in January.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Bari in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Bari is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Bari based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bari wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Bari?

This is the weather in Bari in January 2023:
1 January
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+63°F
2 January
☀️
+62°F
3 January
☀️
+58°F
4 January
☀️
+61°F
5 January
☀️
+62°F
6 January
☀️
+59°F
7 January
☀️
+59°F
8 January
☀️
+63°F
9 January
☀️
+59°F
10 January
🌧️
+55°F
11 January
☀️
+54°F
12 January
☀️
+54°F
13 January
☀️
+59°F
14 January
☀️
+53°F
15 January
☀️
+61°F
16 January
☀️
+61°F
17 January
☀️
+63°F
18 January
☀️
+63°F
19 January
☀️
+56°F
20 January
☀️
+53°F
21 January
🌧️
+50°F
22 January
☀️
+54°F
23 January
☀️
+56°F
24 January
☀️
+54°F
25 January
☀️
+52°F
26 January
🌧️
+49°F
27 January
🌧️
+49°F
28 January
🌧️
+51°F
29 January
☁️
+50°F
30 January
☁️
+52°F
31 January
☀️
+53°F
In January 2023 Bari had 24 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Bari climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Bari in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+65°F) and the highest in 2023 (+71°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 375 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 983 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bari in January:

Is January a good time to visit Bari?

It’s always a good time to visit Bari, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bari in January?

January has mild temperatures in Bari. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Bari in January?

Swimming in Bari in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Bari rainy in January?

Bari is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bari in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bari in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Bari

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bari, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.