Winter
Dec → Feb12 to 13°
nights 6 to 7°
- 13 rainy days · 138 mm
- 6.6 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
- Jan12°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar14°fair
- Apr17°recommended
- May21°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct20°recommended
- Nov16°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Cinque Terre, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 6° | 6.6 h | 127 mm | 12 d | 15° | |
| February | 13° | 7° | 7 h | 107 mm | 11 d | 14° | |
| March | 14° | 8° | 9 h | 100 mm | 11 d | 14° | |
| April | 17° | 10° | 10.8 h | 94 mm | 13 d | 16° | ✓ |
| May | 21° | 15° | 11.6 h | 149 mm | 15 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 19° | 13.4 h | 89 mm | 11 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 22° | 14.1 h | 38 mm | 6 d | 26° | |
| August | 29° | 22° | 12.4 h | 87 mm | 10 d | 27° | |
| September | 25° | 18° | 10.7 h | 151 mm | 11 d | 24° | ✓ |
| October | 20° | 15° | 7.9 h | 271 mm | 13 d | 21° | ✓ |
| November | 16° | 10° | 6.8 h | 128 mm | 13 d | 19° | |
| December | 13° | 7° | 6.1 h | 179 mm | 15 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Cinque Terre, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Monterosso al Mare) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 21°
nights 8 to 15°
- 13 rainy days · 114 mm
- 10.5 h of sun
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 29°
nights 19 to 22°
- 9 rainy days · 71 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
- sea 25°
Autumn
Sep → Nov16 to 25°
nights 10 to 18°
- 12 rainy days · 183 mm
- 8.5 h of sun
- sea 21°
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Cinque Terre, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h29 of daylight, in December 8h53, a difference of 6h36.
9h13Jan
10h24Feb
11h47Mar
13h24Apr
14h45May
15h29Jun
15h11Jul
14hAug
12h27Sep
10h54Oct
9h33Nov
8h53Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Monterosso al Mare" (44.15°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Cinque Terre, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsSagra dei limoni in MonterossoMayFeast of St JohnJuneSagra delle acciughe in MonterossoSeptemberManarola illuminated nativity sceneDecember to JanuaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: July
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, June, July, August, September
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Cinque Terre, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MaySagra dei limoni in Monterosso
Monterosso devotes a Saturday in May to the lemon: stalls of jams, liqueurs and cakes in the lanes of the old town.
- JuneFeast of St John
In late June, Riomaggiore and Monterosso light fires along the coast and set off fireworks over the water.
- SeptemberSagra delle acciughe in Monterosso
In September, Monterosso celebrates the anchovies salted in its vats, fried on the harbour and served with white wine from the terraces.
- December to JanuaryManarola illuminated nativity scene
From early December to late January, illuminated figures climb the vineyard hillside above Manarola harbour.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended12°6° at night
- 127 mm · 12 d
- 6.6 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 107 mm · 11 d
- 7 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair14°8° at night
- 100 mm · 11 d
- 9 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended17°10° at night
- 94 mm · 13 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 16°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended21°15° at night
- 149 mm · 15 d
- 11.6 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°19° at night
- 89 mm · 11 d
- 13.4 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair28°22° at night
- 38 mm · 6 d
- 14.1 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°22° at night
- 87 mm · 10 d
- 12.4 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°18° at night
- 151 mm · 11 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended20°15° at night
- 271 mm · 13 d
- 7.9 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair16°10° at night
- 128 mm · 13 d
- 6.8 h
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 179 mm · 15 d
- 6.1 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (127 mm). Expect 6.6 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (107 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 149 mm over 15 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 13.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 14.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (151 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (271 mm). Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 16 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (128 mm). Expect 6.8 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 179 mm of rain over 15 days. Expect 6.1 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 25 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Monterosso al Mare).
Which month should you avoid in Cinque Terre?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 179 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Monterosso al Mare).
What is the hottest month in Cinque Terre?
August, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Monterosso al Mare).
What is the coldest month in Cinque Terre?
January, with 12 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Monterosso al Mare).
What is the driest month in Cinque Terre?
July: 38 mm over 6 days of rain, against 271 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Cinque Terre?
July, with 14.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Cinque Terre?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September (warmest 27 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Monterosso al Mare).
When is the best time to hike in Cinque Terre?
July: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Monterosso al Mare), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Cinque Terre?
July, August: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Monterosso al Mare).
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