Siena, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Siena?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–84°F in June
🌧 Least rain
22% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (34%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Palio di SienaJul 2 & Aug 16 — medieval horse race, Piazza del Campo.
Piazza del CampoYear-round — shell-shaped square, Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia.
Chianti ClassicoSep–Oct — harvest, Chianti route through vineyards and hills.
Val d'OrciaMay–Jun or Sep — UNESCO hills, Pienza, Montalcino, Tuscan cypresses.
Monthly climate data
Siena weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 36°F | 50°F | 29% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 37°F | 55°F | 33% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 59°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 45°F | 66°F | 32% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 72°F | 42% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 84°F | 22% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 66°F | 90°F | 17% | 0.0in | 14.3h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 66°F | 90°F | 19% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 79°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 70°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 59°F | 39% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 37°F | 52°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.0h | 4.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°F, 35% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 31°F, 19% rainy days, 13.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°F, 31% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 11°F, 32% rainy days, 7.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 22% rainy days and 29°F.
December is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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