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Grado

Sun, sea & sand

Grado at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.6°
Sunshine a year
2,220 h
Rain a year
1,365 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Grado

Grado 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 8 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Grado is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

25

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:2118:23

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 07:03–08:02 · evening 17:42–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:41–18:53

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 Grado in October?

In October, Grado is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Grado.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 2 min07:21 – 18:23
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 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %

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

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Grado

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

Sea in October19.5°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.2 – 20.3 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.5°8 in 10 years 18.2° – 20.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Grado ranges from 9.8 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From September 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 24.3 and 27.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan11.0°10.0°12.0°cold
FebruaryFeb9.8°8.4°11.0°cold
MarchMar10.3°9.0°11.8°cold
AprilApr13.4°12.3°14.7°cold
MayMay18.1°16.4°19.5°fresh
JuneJun22.8°21.8°24.1°refreshing
JulyJul25.3°24.0°26.3°pleasant
AugustAug25.6°24.3°27.0°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.0°21.9°24.3°pleasant
OctoberOct19.5°18.2°20.3°fresh
NovemberNov16.4°15.1°17.5°cold
DecemberDec13.3°12.2°14.3°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Grado

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

Per year
2,220 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 3.5 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 Grado, 44 % 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 Grado

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 55 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 Grado: 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, Grado has about 11 rainy days with 168 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Grado

How breezy and how cloudy Grado 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
20
WindBeaufort 4

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

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
Aug · 45 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 64 %
OctoberCloud cover 61 %Sunshine 4.8 h

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

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

Hot days a year
7 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 18 °C

In October, Grado 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Grado

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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (4°), 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 March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 50 days a year, mostly from June to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 18°Night 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan168°4°11.0°3.9 h985
FebruaryFeb219°4°9.8°5.0 h885
MarchMar2112°6°10.3°5.6 h1097
AprilApr2015°10°13.4°6.3 h12106
MayMay3020°15°18.1°7.4 h14125
JuneJun7925°19°22.8°8.3 h1291
JulyJul9127°21°25.3°9.3 h1184
AugustAug9127°21°25.6°8.8 h10100
SeptemberSep6323°17°23.0°6.4 h11150
OctoberOct2518°14°19.5°4.8 h11168
NovemberNov1113°9°16.4°3.5 h11175
DecemberDec159°5°13.3°3.6 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

45.68° N, 13.40° E · 2 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Grado

The best time to visit Grado is from June 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 in April and from June to October. Rain is most frequent in May; the wettest month is November with 175 mm.

Grado through the seasons

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

Grado in spring

Mar – May

24

Poor

  • 12–20 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Grado in summer

Jun – Aug

87

Excellent

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

Grado in autumn

Sep – Nov

33

Poor

  • 13–23 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Grado in winter

Dec – Feb

17

Poor

  • 8–9 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 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 Grado 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 Grado

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 Grado: score 91 against 25. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Grado
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score2591better
Day high18°27°
Night low14°21°
Sea19.5°25.3°
Sunshine4.8 h9.3 hbetter
Rainy days1111
Rainfall168 mm84 mmbetter
Muggy days0better17

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

Apr, Jun – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May

12 or more rainy days

Grado month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January8° · Sea 11° · 4 h

In January, Grado is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Grado.

Grado in January
21February9° · Sea 10° · 5 h

In February, Grado is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Grado.

Grado in February
21March12° · Sea 10° · 6 h

In March, Grado is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in March
20April15° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In April, Grado is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in April
30May20° · Sea 18° · 7 h

In May, Grado is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in May
79June25° · Sea 23° · 8 h

In June, Grado is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in June
91July27° · Sea 25° · 9 h

In July, Grado is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in July
91August27° · Sea 26° · 9 h

In August, Grado is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in August
63September23° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In September, Grado is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Grado.

Grado in September
25October18° · Sea 20° · 5 h

In October, Grado is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Grado.

Grado in October
11November13° · Sea 16° · 4 h

In November, Grado is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Grado.

Grado in November
15December9° · Sea 13° · 4 h

In December, Grado is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Grado.

Grado in December
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Grado vs. Aquileia

In October the holiday weather in Grado and Aquileia is about equally good (score 25 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Aquileia as in Grado. The sea is about equally warm.

Grado vs. Aquileia, in October
in OctoberGradoAquileia
Holiday score2525
Daytime high18°18°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – AugJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberGrado 18°Aquileia 18°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Grado ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Mantua19°78
  8. 8Venice18°19°77
  9. 30GradoThis page18°20°25
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Planning a trip to Grado

Weather for your travel dates

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

Grado 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.

Grado has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    20

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    40

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    91

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    25

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    16

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.8 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 Grado

When is the best time to visit Grado?

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

How warm is the sea in Grado?

The sea temperature in Grado ranges from 9.8 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in Grado 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 Grado?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Grado?

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 Grado get?

Grado gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in November there are 3.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Grado in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Grado?

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

Which school holidays are best for Grado?

Grado has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 40, Summer holidays 91, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 16.

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