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Finale Ligure weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Finale Ligure at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.0°
Sunshine a year
2,290 h
Rain a year
1,065 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
10 m

Climate in Finale Ligure

Finale Ligure has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Finale Ligure is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Finale Ligure

The best time to visit Finale Ligure 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 March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 166 mm of precipitation.

Finale Ligure through the seasons

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

Finale Ligure in spring

Mar – May

30

Poor

  • 16–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Finale Ligure in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Finale Ligure in autumn

Sep – Nov

45

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Finale Ligure in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 12–13 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4.3 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

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Finale Ligure 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.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

39

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:4018:45

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 07:22–08:19 · evening 18:05–19:03
Blue hour
Morning 07:11–07:22 · evening 19:03–19:14

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 Finale Ligure compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 19°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°18°
Night-time low16°12°
Sea22°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Finale Ligure in October?

In October, Finale Ligure is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:40 – 18:45
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
62 %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 35 %30 %
  • Seaweight 25 %49 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %

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

Compare two months in Finale Ligure

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 Finale Ligure: score 95 against 39. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Finale Ligure
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score3995better
Daytime high21°28°
Night-time low14°21°
Sea20.4°24.3°
Sunshine4.7 h9.6 hbetter
Rainy days118better
Rainfall132 mm46 mmbetter
Muggy days0better19

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Finale Ligure month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January12° · Sea 14° · 4.2 h

In January, Finale Ligure is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in January
22February13° · Sea 14° · 4.9 h

In February, Finale Ligure is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in February
23March16° · Sea 14° · 6.0 h

In March, Finale Ligure is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in March
22April18° · Sea 15° · 6.5 h

In April, Finale Ligure is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in April
45May22° · Sea 18° · 7.4 h

In May, Finale Ligure is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in May
84June26° · Sea 22° · 8.6 h

In June, Finale Ligure is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in June
95July28° · Sea 24° · 9.6 h

In July, Finale Ligure is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. 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 Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in July
92August29° · Sea 25° · 8.6 h

In August, Finale Ligure is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 8 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 Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in August
82September25° · Sea 23° · 7.0 h

In September, Finale Ligure is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in September
39October21° · Sea 20° · 4.7 h

In October, Finale Ligure is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in October
15November16° · Sea 18° · 3.8 h

In November, Finale Ligure is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in November
15December13° · Sea 16° · 3.7 h

In December, Finale Ligure is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Finale Ligure.

Finale Ligure in December

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Finale Ligure

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 (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 51 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 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1812°6°14.1°4.2 h884
FebruaryFeb2213°6°13.5°4.9 h773
MarchMar2316°9°13.7°6.0 h984
AprilApr2218°11°15.0°6.5 h1189
MayMay4522°15°17.9°7.4 h1181
JuneJun8426°18°21.8°8.6 h957
JulyJul9528°21°24.3°9.6 h846
AugustAug9229°21°25.0°8.6 h968
SeptemberSep8225°18°22.9°7.0 h989
OctoberOct3921°14°20.4°4.7 h11132
NovemberNov1516°10°17.9°3.8 h11166
DecemberDec1513°7°15.6°3.7 h997

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

44.17° N, 8.34° E · 10 m · Europe/Rome

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Finale Ligure

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

Sea in October20.4°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.4°8 in 10 years 19.4° – 21.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Finale Ligure ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From November 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 23.8 and 26.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.1°13.4°14.9°cold
FebruaryFeb13.5°12.9°14.1°cold
MarchMar13.7°13.2°14.1°cold
AprilApr15.0°14.3°15.8°cold
MayMay17.9°16.9°18.8°fresh
JuneJun21.8°20.5°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul24.3°22.6°26.0°pleasant
AugustAug25.0°23.8°26.6°pleasant
SeptemberSep22.9°21.8°24.1°refreshing
OctoberOct20.4°19.4°21.2°refreshing
NovemberNov17.9°16.7°18.8°fresh
DecemberDec15.6°14.6°16.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Finale Ligure

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

Per year
2,290 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.7 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Finale Ligure, 42 % 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

Rain in Finale Ligure: 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
1,065 mm on 112 days
Wettest month
Nov · 166 mm
Driest month
Jul · 46 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 132 mm

In October, Finale Ligure has about 11 rainy days with 132 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Finale Ligure

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 and clouds in Finale Ligure

How breezy and how cloudy Finale Ligure 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
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Finale Ligure typically peaks at 12 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
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 43 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 64 %
OctoberCloud cover 62 %Sunshine 4.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Finale Ligure: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 Finale Ligure

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

Hot days a year
17 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Finale Ligure 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

Snow

Snow in Finale Ligure

Snow is possible in Finale Ligure, 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 days a year
13 days
Fresh snow a year
71 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Finale Ligure.

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.

Planning a trip to Finale Ligure

Weather for your travel dates

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

Finale Ligure 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.

Finale Ligure has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    22

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    53

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    39

    Poor

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 45 min
Distance
1,040 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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Finale Ligure vs Savona

In October the holiday weather in Finale Ligure and Savona is about equally good (score 39 vs 38). During the day Savona is 1 °C cooler than Finale Ligure. The sea in Savona is 1 °C warmer.

Finale Ligure vs Savona, in October
in OctoberFinale LigureSavona
Holiday weather score3938
Daytime high21°20°
Sea20°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberFinale Ligure 21°Savona 20°
Finale LigureSavona
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Finale Ligure ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Parma20°77
  2. 2Piacenza19°76
  3. 3Alba19°75
  4. 4Milan19°75
  5. 5Cremona20°75
  6. 6Pisa22°75
  7. 7Monza19°75
  8. 8Livorno22°21°75
  9. 23Finale LigureThis page21°20°39
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Frequently asked questions about Finale Ligure

When is the best time to visit Finale Ligure?

The best time to visit Finale Ligure 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 Finale Ligure?

The sea temperature in Finale Ligure ranges from 13.5 °C in February to 25.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Finale Ligure in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Finale Ligure?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Finale Ligure?

The wettest month is November with 166 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 46 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Finale Ligure get?

Finale Ligure gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Finale Ligure in?

Finale Ligure is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Finale Ligure?

A nonstop flight from London to Finale Ligure takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.

Which school holidays are best for Finale Ligure?

Finale Ligure has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 53, summer holidays 93, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 17.