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Elba Island, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Elba Island in July: go or not?

Excellent time. Elba Island in July scores 9.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 42.78°N · 10.28°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Elba Island · July
9.2
22–29°
Temperature
5%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Eugene Zhyvchik via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

Summer in Elba Island brings pleasant temperatures (29°C) and long sunny days (8.9h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.

July is the best month of the year in Elba Island. Compared to June: +3°C daytime, 5 pts fewer rainy days, +1.0h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
14.9h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 43
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Is July the right month?

July is actually the best month of the year in Elba Island. Good timing.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.97°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 26%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Elba Island ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
42.78°N · 10.28°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Elba Island?
July is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 8.9h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Elba Island get in July?
Elba Island averages 8.9 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Elba Island?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Elba Island in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Elba Island good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Elba Island scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Elba Island?
January is the most difficult month to visit Elba Island, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Elba Island in July?
In July, the sea averages 27°C in Elba Island: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Elba Island in July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Elba Island (high), with about 14.9h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.