Cinque Terre, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Cinque Terre?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (39%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Coastal TrailsApril–May or September–October — Sentiero Azzurro and Sentiero Rosso without the heat.
Wine & FoodYear-round — pesto genovese, focaccia, sciacchetrà and seafood.
BeachesJune–September — Monterosso, Corniglia and walk-in coves.
PhotographyApril–May — golden light, blooming wisteria, fewer tourists.
FamilyMay–June — walkable trails, lively villages, pleasant sea.
Monthly climate data
Cinque Terre weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 9°C | 39% | 4.6 | 7.3h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.1 | 8.4h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 12°C | 39% | 4.3 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 8°C | 15°C | 39% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 18°C | 52% | 4.8 | 12.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 23°C | 35% | 2.5 | 13.7h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 26°C | 24% | 1.6 | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 30% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 22°C | 39% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 18°C | 40% | 7.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 13°C | 48% | 6.6 | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.2 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 43% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 30% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 42% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 41% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 24% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 39% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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