8-Night Cruise on Star ExplorerWinter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast - Weather

The Star Explorer sails a 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast itinerary with Windstar Cruises, departing Civitavecchia, Italy on January 29, 2028. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Civitavecchia, Italy, Naples, Italy, Messina, Sicily, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Jan 29, 2028 — Civitavecchia, Italy

   Civitavecchia, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Jan 30, 2028 — Naples, Italy

   Naples, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 56°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Jan 31, 2028 — Messina, Sicily

   Messina, Sicily is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 57°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Feb 1, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Star Explorer, cruising between ports on the Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Feb 2, 2028 — Dubrovnik, Croatia

   Dubrovnik, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Feb 3, 2028 — Dubrovnik, Croatia

   Dubrovnik, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 55°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Feb 4, 2028 — Zadar, Croatia

   Zadar, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 52°F.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Feb 5, 2028 — Venice, Italy

   Venice, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 8-night Winter Italy and the Dalmatian Coast cruise on Star Explorer. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 47°F.