IT Elba Island, Italy

When to Visit
Elba Island?

Elba Island, Napoleon's Tuscan island — crystal waters over granite, gently sloping vineyards and the little corporal's exile fortress.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 42.78°N 10.28°E
JulyBest month
84°FOptimal temperature
8%Rainy days

When to visit Elba Island?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–84°F in July
🌧 Least rain
8% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (33%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10

Elba Island weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January46°F54°F25%0.1in8.8h7.0/10
⛅ February46°F57°F30%0.1in9.4h7.0/10
⛅ March48°F59°F29%0.1in11.0h7.0/10
⛅ April52°F63°F27%0.1in12.5h7.2/10
🌤️ May59°F70°F31%0.1in13.3h7.7/10
☀️ June66°F79°F16%0.0in14.3h9.0/10
☀️ July72°F84°F8%0.0in14.4h9.4/10
☀️ August73°F86°F15%0.0in13.0h8.6/10
🌤️ September66°F77°F29%0.1in11.7h8.0/10
🌤️ October61°F70°F33%0.1in10.0h7.3/10
⛅ November54°F63°F38%0.1in8.6h7.0/10
⛅ December48°F57°F33%0.1in8.2h5.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 18°F, 29% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 28°F, 13% rainy days, 13.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 21°F, 33% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 13°F, 29% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 8% rainy days and 29°F.
December is the wettest month with 33% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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