AI-generatedImola at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 752 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 47 m
Climate in Imola
Imola has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Imola is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Imola
The best time to visit Imola is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation.
Imola through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Imola in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Imola in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Imola in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–26 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Imola in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–11 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:2618:31
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 07:09–08:06 · evening 17:52–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:09 · evening 18:49–19:00
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 Imola 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 17° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Imola in October?
In October, Imola is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Imola.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:26 – 18:31
- 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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Imola
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Imola: score 85 against 77. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 73 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Imola month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January8° · 4.4 h
In January, Imola is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in January43February11° · 5.5 h
In February, Imola is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in February68March15° · 6.5 h
In March, Imola is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in March81April19° · 7.0 h
In April, Imola is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in April85May24° · 8.4 h
In May, Imola is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in May79June29° · 9.3 h
In June, Imola is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in June61July32° · 10.3 h
In July, Imola is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in July61August32° · 9.3 h
In August, Imola is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in August85September26° · 7.4 h
In September, Imola is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in September77October20° · 5.2 h
In October, Imola is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in October50November14° · 4.0 h
In November, Imola is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in November27December9° · 4.1 h
In December, Imola is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Imola.
Imola in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Imola
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 July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 8° | 0° | 4.4 h | 8 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 11° | 1° | 5.5 h | 8 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 15° | 4° | 6.5 h | 9 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 19° | 8° | 7.0 h | 10 | 63 |
| MayMay | 85 | 24° | 12° | 8.4 h | 10 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 29° | 17° | 9.3 h | 8 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 32° | 19° | 10.3 h | 8 | 54 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 32° | 19° | 9.3 h | 8 | 59 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 26° | 14° | 7.4 h | 9 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 20° | 11° | 5.2 h | 9 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 14° | 6° | 4.0 h | 10 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 9° | 1° | 4.1 h | 9 | 61 |
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
44.36° N, 11.71° E · 47 m · Europe/Rome
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Imola
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Imola, 47 % 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 Imola: 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.
In October, Imola has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Imola
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 55 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 Imola
How breezy and how cloudy Imola 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.
In October, the wind in Imola typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Imola: 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 and humidity in Imola
How often the day gets hot in Imola (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Imola 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 Imola
Weather for your travel dates
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Imola 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.
Imola has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 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.
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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Imola vs Bologna
In October the holiday weather in Imola and Bologna is about equally good (score 77 vs 77). During the day Bologna is 1 °C warmer than Imola.
| in October | Imola | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Imola ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Imola
When is the best time to visit Imola?
The best time to visit Imola is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Imola?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Imola?
The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Imola get?
Imola gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in November there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Imola in?
Imola is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Imola?
A nonstop flight from London to Imola takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Imola?
Imola has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 84, summer holidays 61, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 28.