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Aquileia

Sun, sea & sand

Aquileia at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.6°
Sunshine a year
2,230 h
Rain a year
1,302 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Aquileia

Aquileia has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Aquileia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

25

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:2118:23

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 07:03–08:02 · evening 17:42–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:41–18:53

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.

What is the weather like in Aquileia in October?

In October, Aquileia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 1 min07:21 – 18:23
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
57 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %50 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Aquileia

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.5°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.2 – 20.3 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.5°8 in 10 years 18.2° – 20.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Aquileia ranges from 9.8 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.3 and 27.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan11.0°10.0°12.0°cold
FebruaryFeb9.8°8.4°11.0°cold
MarchMar10.3°9.0°11.8°cold
AprilApr13.4°12.3°14.7°cold
MayMay18.1°16.4°19.5°fresh
JuneJun22.8°21.8°24.1°refreshing
JulyJul25.3°24.0°26.3°pleasant
AugustAug25.6°24.3°27.0°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.0°21.9°24.3°pleasant
OctoberOct19.5°18.2°20.3°fresh
NovemberNov16.4°15.1°17.5°cold
DecemberDec13.3°12.2°14.3°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Aquileia

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,230 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.8 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 44 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Aquileia, 44 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 25 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Aquileia

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 60 min
Light brown skin
about 80 min
Olive skin
about 105 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.

Rain

Rain in Aquileia: 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.

Per year
1,302 mm on 115 days
Wettest month
Sep · 165 mm
Driest month
Feb · 78 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 150 mm

In October, Aquileia has about 11 rainy days with 150 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Aquileia

How breezy and how cloudy Aquileia 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.

Year average
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Aquileia typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 43 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 57 %Sunshine 4.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Aquileia: variable cloud, with about 4.8 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Aquileia

How often the day gets hot in Aquileia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Aug · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 18 °C

In October, Aquileia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Aquileia

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°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 18°Night 12°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan158°3°11.0°3.4 h879
FebruaryFeb209°3°9.8°4.7 h878
MarchMar2212°5°10.3°5.6 h986
AprilApr2216°9°13.4°6.4 h1094
MayMay3520°13°18.1°7.6 h11114
JuneJun8525°18°22.8°8.6 h987
JulyJul9327°20°25.3°9.8 h983
AugustAug9327°20°25.6°9.3 h9112
SeptemberSep6422°16°23.0°6.7 h11165
OctoberOct2518°12°19.5°4.8 h11150
NovemberNov1113°8°16.4°3.3 h11161
DecemberDec149°4°13.3°3.1 h993

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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

45.77° N, 13.37° E · 5 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Aquileia

The best time to visit Aquileia is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is September with 165 mm of precipitation.

Aquileia through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Aquileia in spring

Mar – May

26

Poor

  • 12–20 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Aquileia in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 25–27 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Aquileia in autumn

Sep – Nov

33

Poor

  • 13–22 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Aquileia in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 8–9 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Aquileia for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Aquileia

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Aquileia: score 93 against 25. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Aquileia
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score2593better
Day high18°27°
Night low12°20°
Sea19.5°25.3°
Sunshine4.8 h9.8 hbetter
Rainy days119better
Rainfall150 mm83 mmbetter
Muggy days0better14

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Aquileia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January8° · Sea 11° · 3 h

In January, Aquileia is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in January
20February9° · Sea 10° · 5 h

In February, Aquileia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in February
22March12° · Sea 10° · 6 h

In March, Aquileia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in March
22April16° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In April, Aquileia is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in April
35May20° · Sea 18° · 8 h

In May, Aquileia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 114 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in May
85June25° · Sea 23° · 9 h

In June, Aquileia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in June
93July27° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In July, Aquileia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in July
93August27° · Sea 26° · 9 h

In August, Aquileia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in August
64September22° · Sea 23° · 7 h

In September, Aquileia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in September
25October18° · Sea 20° · 5 h

In October, Aquileia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in October
11November13° · Sea 16° · 3 h

In November, Aquileia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 161 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in November
14December9° · Sea 13° · 3 h

In December, Aquileia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aquileia.

Aquileia in December
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Aquileia vs. Grado

In October the holiday weather in Aquileia and Grado is about equally good (score 25 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Grado as in Aquileia. The sea is about equally warm.

Aquileia vs. Grado, in October
in OctoberAquileiaGrado
Holiday score2525
Daytime high18°18°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberAquileia 18°Grado 18°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Aquileia ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 30AquileiaThis page18°20°25
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Planning a trip to Aquileia

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Aquileia 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.

Aquileia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    22

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    45

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    25

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 55 min
Distance
1,190 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.

Frequently asked questions about Aquileia

When is the best time to visit Aquileia?

The best time to visit Aquileia is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Aquileia?

The sea temperature in Aquileia ranges from 9.8 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Aquileia in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in Aquileia?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Aquileia?

The wettest month is September with 165 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 78 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Aquileia get?

Aquileia gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Aquileia in?

Aquileia uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Aquileia?

A nonstop flight from London to Aquileia takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.

Which school holidays are best for Aquileia?

Aquileia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 15.

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