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Cesenatico weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Cesenatico at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.3°
Sunshine a year
2,510 h
Rain a year
680 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Cesenatico

Cesenatico has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Cesenatico is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Cesenatico

The best time to visit Cesenatico is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 75 mm of precipitation.

Cesenatico through the seasons

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

Cesenatico in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Cesenatico in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 9.7 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Cesenatico in autumn

Sep – Nov

46

Fair

  • 14–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Cesenatico in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • 8–10 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

35

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:2418:28

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 07:06–08:03 · evening 17:49–18:46
Blue hour
Morning 06:54–07:06 · evening 18:46–18:58

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 Cesenatico compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°17°
Night-time low12°8°
Sea21°17°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Cesenatico in October?

In October, Cesenatico is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:24 – 18:28
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
56 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
  • Seaweight 25 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Cesenatico

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

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July has the better holiday weather in Cesenatico: score 97 against 35. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Cesenatico
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score3597better
Daytime high20°30°
Night-time low11°18°
Sea19.5°25.7°
Sunshine5.2 h10.4 hbetter
Rainy days96better
Rainfall68 mm41 mmbetter
Muggy days0better7

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Cesenatico month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

19January8° · Sea 10° · 4.4 h

In January, Cesenatico is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in January
22February10° · Sea 9° · 5.5 h

In February, Cesenatico is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in February
25March14° · Sea 11° · 6.4 h

In March, Cesenatico is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in March
26April18° · Sea 14° · 7.1 h

In April, Cesenatico is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in April
62May23° · Sea 19° · 8.6 h

In May, Cesenatico is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in May
94June28° · Sea 23° · 9.4 h

In June, Cesenatico is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in June
97July30° · Sea 26° · 10.4 h

In July, Cesenatico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in July
96August30° · Sea 26° · 9.4 h

In August, Cesenatico is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in August
88September25° · Sea 23° · 7.5 h

In September, Cesenatico is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in September
35October20° · Sea 20° · 5.2 h

In October, Cesenatico is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in October
15November14° · Sea 16° · 4.0 h

In November, Cesenatico is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in November
17December9° · Sea 12° · 4.5 h

In December, Cesenatico is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Cesenatico

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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 20°Night 11°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan198°0°10.2°4.4 h847
FebruaryFeb2210°1°9.1°5.5 h858
MarchMar2514°4°10.5°6.4 h858
AprilApr2618°7°13.9°7.1 h959
MayMay6223°12°18.6°8.6 h963
JuneJun9428°16°23.2°9.4 h640
JulyJul9730°18°25.7°10.4 h641
AugustAug9630°18°26.3°9.4 h745
SeptemberSep8825°14°23.4°7.5 h863
OctoberOct3520°11°19.5°5.2 h968
NovemberNov1514°6°15.5°4.0 h1075
DecemberDec179°2°12.2°4.5 h963

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

44.20° N, 12.40° E · 2 m · Europe/Rome

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Cesenatico

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

Sea in October19.5°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.7 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.5°8 in 10 years 18.4° – 20.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Cesenatico ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From November to January 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 25.0 and 27.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan10.2°8.7°11.5°cold
FebruaryFeb9.1°8.1°10.0°cold
MarchMar10.5°9.0°11.9°cold
AprilApr13.9°12.8°15.5°cold
MayMay18.6°17.0°20.1°fresh
JuneJun23.2°21.8°24.6°pleasant
JulyJul25.7°24.4°26.9°pleasant
AugustAug26.3°25.0°27.3°warm
SeptemberSep23.4°22.1°24.8°pleasant
OctoberOct19.5°18.4°20.7°fresh
NovemberNov15.5°14.6°16.4°cold
DecemberDec12.2°10.8°13.7°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Cesenatico

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

Per year
2,510 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Cesenatico, 47 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Cesenatico: 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
680 mm on 97 days
Wettest month
Nov · 75 mm
Driest month
Jun · 40 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 68 mm

In October, Cesenatico has about 9 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Cesenatico

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 75 min
Olive skin
about 95 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Cesenatico

How breezy and how cloudy Cesenatico 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
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Cesenatico typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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
49 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 30 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Cesenatico: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Cesenatico

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

Hot days a year
46 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Cesenatico has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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

Planning a trip to Cesenatico

Weather for your travel dates

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

Cesenatico 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.

Cesenatico has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    35

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h
Distance
1,250 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.

Good to know: Italy

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Sockets
Type C, F, L · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+39
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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In October Cesenatico has the better holiday weather (score 35 vs 30). During the day it is about as warm in Cesena as in Cesenatico.

Cesenatico vs Cesena, in October
in OctoberCesenaticoCesena
Holiday weather score3530
Daytime high20°20°
Sea20°no sea nearby
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days99
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In October, Cesenatico ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Cesenatico

When is the best time to visit Cesenatico?

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

How warm is the sea in Cesenatico?

The sea temperature in Cesenatico ranges from 9.1 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Cesenatico 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 Cesenatico?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Cesenatico?

The wettest month is November with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 40 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Cesenatico get?

Cesenatico gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in November there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Cesenatico in?

Cesenatico is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Cesenatico?

A nonstop flight from London to Cesenatico takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.

Which school holidays are best for Cesenatico?

Cesenatico has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 68, summer holidays 96, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 18.