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Civitavecchia

Sun, sea & sand

Civitavecchia at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.3°
Sunshine a year
2,780 h
Rain a year
894 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
10 m

Climate in Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Civitavecchia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

47

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:2418:33

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:07–08:02 · evening 17:55–18:50
Blue hour
Morning 06:56–07:07 · evening 18:50–19:01

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 Civitavecchia in October?

In October, Civitavecchia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min07:24 – 18:33
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %28 %
  • Seaweight 25 %60 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Civitavecchia

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

Sea in October21.2°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.2°8 in 10 years 20.1° – 22.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Civitavecchia ranges from 14.1 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October 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 24.2 and 26.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.8°14.0°15.4°cold
FebruaryFeb14.1°13.4°14.7°cold
MarchMar14.1°13.5°14.7°cold
AprilApr15.3°14.5°16.0°cold
MayMay18.2°17.5°19.1°fresh
JuneJun22.0°20.8°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.3°26.1°pleasant
AugustAug25.3°24.2°26.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.5°22.4°24.7°pleasant
OctoberOct21.2°20.1°22.1°refreshing
NovemberNov18.7°17.9°19.8°fresh
DecemberDec16.2°15.3°17.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Civitavecchia

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

Per year
2,780 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 58 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Civitavecchia, 58 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Civitavecchia

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · 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 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 85 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 Civitavecchia: 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
894 mm on 100 days
Wettest month
Nov · 162 mm
Driest month
Jul · 15 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 117 mm

In October, Civitavecchia has about 11 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Civitavecchia

How breezy and how cloudy Civitavecchia 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 25 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Civitavecchia typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 18 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Civitavecchia: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Civitavecchia

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

Hot days a year
14 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °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 21 °C

In October, Civitavecchia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Civitavecchia

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)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (22°). 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) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 59 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 16°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1712°7°14.8°5.1 h1188
FebruaryFeb2312°7°14.1°6.2 h1084
MarchMar2614°8°14.1°6.8 h976
AprilApr2917°11°15.3°7.6 h961
MayMay5121°15°18.2°9.1 h744
JuneJun9326°19°22.0°10.2 h423
JulyJul10028°21°24.6°11.0 h215
AugustAug10028°22°25.3°10.4 h324
SeptemberSep8625°19°23.5°8.1 h985
OctoberOct4721°16°21.2°6.5 h11117
NovemberNov2016°12°18.7°5.3 h14162
DecemberDec1413°8°16.2°4.8 h12116

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

42.09° N, 11.80° E · 10 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Civitavecchia

The best time to visit Civitavecchia is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 162 mm.

Civitavecchia through the seasons

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

Civitavecchia in spring

Mar – May

35

Poor

  • 14–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Civitavecchia in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Civitavecchia in autumn

Sep – Nov

51

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Civitavecchia in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 12–13 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Civitavecchia 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 Civitavecchia

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 Civitavecchia: score 100 against 47. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Civitavecchia
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score47100better
Day high21°28°
Night low16°21°
Sea21.2°24.6°
Sunshine6.5 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days112better
Rainfall117 mm15 mmbetter
Muggy days2better18

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

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

Rainy months

Nov – Dec

12 or more rainy days

Civitavecchia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January12° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Civitavecchia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in January
23February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Civitavecchia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in February
26March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Civitavecchia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in March
29April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In April, Civitavecchia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in April
51May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Civitavecchia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in May
93June26° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Civitavecchia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in June
100July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Civitavecchia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in July
100August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In August, Civitavecchia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in August
86September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h

In September, Civitavecchia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in September
47October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h

In October, Civitavecchia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in October
20November16° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Civitavecchia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 162 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in November
14December13° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Civitavecchia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Civitavecchia.

Civitavecchia in December
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Civitavecchia vs. Lido di Ostia

In October the holiday weather in Civitavecchia and Lido di Ostia is about equally good (score 47 vs. 49). During the day it is about as warm in Lido di Ostia as in Civitavecchia. The sea in Lido di Ostia is 1 °C warmer.

Civitavecchia vs. Lido di Ostia, in October
in OctoberCivitavecchiaLido di Ostia
Holiday score4749
Daytime high21°21°
Sea21°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberCivitavecchia 21°Lido di Ostia 21°
CivitavecchiaLido di Ostia
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Civitavecchia ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Naples21°22°78
  2. 2Ravenna20°78
  3. 3Rome21°77
  4. 4Bologna20°77
  5. 5Assisi19°76
  6. 6Frosinone20°76
  7. 7Perugia18°75
  8. 8Siena19°75
  9. 24CivitavecchiaThis page21°21°47
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Planning a trip to Civitavecchia

Weather for your travel dates

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

Civitavecchia 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.

Civitavecchia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    59

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.6 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    47

    Fair

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    16

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 10 min
Distance
1,400 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 Civitavecchia

When is the best time to visit Civitavecchia?

The best time to visit Civitavecchia 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 Civitavecchia?

The sea temperature in Civitavecchia ranges from 14.1 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Civitavecchia in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Civitavecchia?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Civitavecchia?

Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 162 mm. The driest month is July with 15 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Civitavecchia get?

Civitavecchia gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Civitavecchia in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Civitavecchia?

A nonstop flight from London to Civitavecchia takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.

Which school holidays are best for Civitavecchia?

Civitavecchia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 16.

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