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Gorizia

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Gorizia at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Sunshine a year
2,230 h
Rain a year
1,365 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
84 m

Climate in Gorizia

Gorizia 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 7 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Gorizia 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

66

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

07:2118:22

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 07:02–08:01 · evening 17:41–18:40
Blue hour
Morning 06:51–07:02 · evening 18:40–18:52

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 Gorizia in October?

In October, Gorizia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 168 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gorizia.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 1 min07:21 – 18:22
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
61 %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 50 %91 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Gorizia

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 Gorizia, 44 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 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 Gorizia

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 Gorizia: 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
1,365 mm on 126 days
Wettest month
Nov · 175 mm
Driest month
Jul · 84 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 168 mm

In October, Gorizia has about 11 rainy days with 168 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Gorizia

How breezy and how cloudy Gorizia 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
11 km/h · light air
Windiest month
Apr · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Gorizia typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.

Clouds

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

Year average
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 45 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 64 %
OctoberCloud cover 61 %Sunshine 4.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Gorizia: 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 Gorizia

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

Hot days a year
15 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 17 °C

In October, Gorizia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 Gorizia

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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−1°), 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 17°Night 10°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan217°−1°3.4 h985
FebruaryFeb309°0°4.7 h885
MarchMar4712°2°5.6 h1097
AprilApr6616°6°6.4 h12106
MayMay7520°11°7.6 h14125
JuneJun8225°15°8.6 h1291
JulyJul8627°17°9.8 h1184
AugustAug8627°18°9.3 h10100
SeptemberSep7822°13°6.7 h11150
OctoberOct6617°10°4.8 h11168
NovemberNov3412°5°3.3 h11175
DecemberDec208°0°3.1 h999

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

45.94° N, 13.62° E · 84 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Gorizia

The best time to visit Gorizia is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 175 mm.

Gorizia through the seasons

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

Gorizia in spring

Mar – May

63

Good

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

Gorizia in summer

Jun – Aug

85

Excellent

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

Gorizia in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 12–22 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Gorizia in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 7–9 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, September

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

Compare two months in Gorizia

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 Gorizia: score 86 against 66. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Gorizia
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score6686better
Day high17°27°
Night low10°17°
Sunshine4.8 h9.8 hbetter
Rainy days1111
Rainfall168 mm84 mmbetter
Muggy days0better9

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr, Jun – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May

12 or more rainy days

Gorizia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January7° · 3 h

In January, Gorizia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in January
30February9° · 5 h

In February, Gorizia is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in February
47March12° · 6 h

In March, Gorizia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in March
66April16° · 6 h

In April, Gorizia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in April
75May20° · 8 h

In May, Gorizia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in May
82June25° · 9 h

In June, Gorizia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in June
86July27° · 10 h

In July, Gorizia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in July
86August27° · 9 h

In August, Gorizia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in August
78September22° · 7 h

In September, Gorizia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in September
66October17° · 5 h

In October, Gorizia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 168 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in October
34November12° · 3 h

In November, Gorizia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 175 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in November
20December8° · 3 h

In December, Gorizia is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gorizia.

Gorizia in December
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Gorizia vs. Palmanova

In October Palmanova has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs. 66). During the day Palmanova is 1 °C warmer than Gorizia. Palmanova gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Gorizia vs. Palmanova, in October
in OctoberGoriziaPalmanova
Holiday score6675
Daytime high17°18°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeMay – SepApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberGorizia 17°Palmanova 18°
GoriziaPalmanova
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Gorizia ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Verona18°78
  7. 7Mantua19°78
  8. 8Venice18°19°77
  9. 17GoriziaThis page17°66
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Planning a trip to Gorizia

Weather for your travel dates

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

Gorizia 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.

Gorizia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    60

    Good

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

    May – Jun

    76

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    86

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    66

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    21

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 3.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 55 min
Distance
1,200 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 Gorizia

When is the best time to visit Gorizia?

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

What is the warmest month in Gorizia?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Gorizia?

Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 175 mm. The driest month is July with 84 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Gorizia get?

Gorizia 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 Gorizia in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Gorizia?

A nonstop flight from London to Gorizia takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,200 km.

Which school holidays are best for Gorizia?

Gorizia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 86, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 21.

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