AI-generatedAlessandria at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 782 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 95 m
Climate in Alessandria
Alessandria has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Alessandria is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Alessandria
The best time to visit Alessandria is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 113 mm of precipitation.
Alessandria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alessandria in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Alessandria in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Alessandria in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Alessandria in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:3918:43
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:21–08:19 · evening 18:03–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:21 · evening 19:01–19:12
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Alessandria compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Alessandria in October?
In October, Alessandria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Alessandria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:39 – 18:43
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Alessandria
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Alessandria: score 86 against 73. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 63 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Alessandria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January8° · 3.7 h
In January, Alessandria is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in January43February11° · 4.7 h
In February, Alessandria is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in February70March16° · 5.9 h
In March, Alessandria is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in March81April19° · 6.4 h
In April, Alessandria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in April84May24° · 7.3 h
In May, Alessandria is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in May83June29° · 8.6 h
In June, Alessandria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in June69July32° · 9.5 h
In July, Alessandria is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in July68August31° · 8.5 h
In August, Alessandria is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in August86September26° · 6.9 h
In September, Alessandria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in September73October19° · 4.4 h
In October, Alessandria is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in October40November13° · 3.2 h
In November, Alessandria is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in November21December8° · 3.1 h
In December, Alessandria is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alessandria.
Alessandria in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alessandria
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | 8° | 0° | 3.7 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 11° | 1° | 4.7 h | 7 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 16° | 4° | 5.9 h | 8 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 19° | 8° | 6.4 h | 9 | 69 |
| MayMay | 84 | 24° | 12° | 7.3 h | 9 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 29° | 16° | 8.6 h | 7 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 32° | 19° | 9.5 h | 6 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 31° | 19° | 8.5 h | 7 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 14° | 6.9 h | 7 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 19° | 10° | 4.4 h | 9 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 40 | 13° | 5° | 3.2 h | 10 | 113 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 8° | 1° | 3.1 h | 8 | 70 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Alessandria
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Alessandria, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Alessandria: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alessandria has about 9 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Alessandria
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Alessandria
How breezy and how cloudy Alessandria is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alessandria typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Alessandria: variable cloud, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alessandria
How often the day gets hot in Alessandria (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alessandria has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Alessandria
Snow is possible in Alessandria, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Alessandria.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
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Alessandria in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alessandria has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 990 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Alessandria vs Asti
In October the holiday weather in Alessandria and Asti is about equally good (score 73 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Asti as in Alessandria.
| in October | Alessandria | Asti |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Alessandria
When is the best time to visit Alessandria?
The best time to visit Alessandria is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Alessandria?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Alessandria?
The wettest month is November with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alessandria get?
Alessandria gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Alessandria in?
Alessandria is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Alessandria?
A nonstop flight from London to Alessandria takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Alessandria?
Alessandria has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 84, summer holidays 68, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 23.