AI-generatedCarrara at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,459 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 100 m
Climate in Carrara
Carrara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Carrara is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:3318:38
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 07:15–08:12 · evening 17:59–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:15 · evening 18:56–19:07
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 Carrara in October?
In October, Carrara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:33 – 18:38
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Carrara
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 21.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Carrara ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to March 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 26.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.4° | 14.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.4° | 12.8° | 14.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 13.1° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.4° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.2° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 23.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.3° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 22.4° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.8° | 19.9° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.2° | 17.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.7° | 16.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Carrara
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 5.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Carrara, 50 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Carrara
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 in Carrara: 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, Carrara has about 13 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Carrara
How breezy and how cloudy Carrara 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 Carrara typically peaks at 15 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Carrara: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 Carrara
How often the day gets hot in Carrara (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, Carrara 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.
Nights and sleep in Carrara
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), 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 46 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 10° | 5° | 14.2° | 4.5 h | 13 | 139 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 10° | 5° | 13.4° | 5.6 h | 11 | 122 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 13° | 6° | 13.6° | 6.4 h | 12 | 123 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 16° | 9° | 15.3° | 7.0 h | 13 | 118 |
| MayMay | 32 | 19° | 13° | 18.4° | 8.4 h | 12 | 101 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 23° | 17° | 22.4° | 9.3 h | 9 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 26° | 20° | 24.9° | 10.3 h | 7 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 26° | 20° | 25.4° | 9.5 h | 7 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 23° | 17° | 23.4° | 7.7 h | 10 | 118 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 18° | 13° | 20.8° | 5.5 h | 13 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 14° | 9° | 18.2° | 4.5 h | 15 | 215 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 11° | 6° | 15.7° | 4.3 h | 14 | 168 |
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
44.08° N, 10.10° E · 100 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Carrara
The best time to visit Carrara is from July 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 June to September. Rain is most frequent from April to May and from October to January; the wettest month is November with 215 mm.
Carrara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Carrara in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Carrara in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Carrara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Carrara in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Carrara for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Carrara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Carrara: score 95 against 30. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 95better |
| Day high | 18° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 20° |
| Sea | 20.8° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 41 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 16 |
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
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Carrara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January10° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Carrara is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in January19February10° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In February, Carrara is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in February20March13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Carrara is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 123 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in March20April16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Carrara is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in April32May19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Carrara is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in May76June23° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Carrara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in June95July26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Carrara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in July95August26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Carrara is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in August71September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Carrara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in September30October18° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Carrara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 196 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in October14November14° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Carrara is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 215 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
Carrara in November11December11° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Carrara is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 168 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carrara.
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Carrara vs. Forte dei Marmi
In October the holiday weather in Carrara and Forte dei Marmi is about equally good (score 30 vs. 33). During the day Forte dei Marmi is 1 °C warmer than Carrara. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Carrara | Forte dei Marmi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Carrara ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Ferrara20°78
- 4Verona18°78
- 5Ravenna20°78
- 6Bologna20°77
- 7Parma19°76
- 8Sirmione18°76
- 27CarraraThis page18°21°30
Planning a trip to Carrara
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Carrara 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.
Carrara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,140 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 Carrara
When is the best time to visit Carrara?
The best time to visit Carrara is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Carrara?
The sea temperature in Carrara ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Carrara in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Carrara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Carrara?
Rain is most frequent from April to May and from October to January; the wettest month is November with 215 mm. The driest month is July with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Carrara get?
Carrara gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Carrara in?
Carrara uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Carrara?
A nonstop flight from London to Carrara takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Carrara?
Carrara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 41, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 12.
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