AI-generatedL'Aquila at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 1,041 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 714 m
Climate in L'Aquila
L'Aquila has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, L'Aquila is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit L'Aquila
The best time to visit L'Aquila is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is frequent from March to April; the wettest month is May with 109 mm.
L'Aquila through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
L'Aquila in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
L'Aquila in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
L'Aquila in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
L'Aquila in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
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: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:1818:26
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 07:00–07:56 · evening 17:48–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:00 · evening 18:44–18:55
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 L'Aquila compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in L'Aquila in October?
In October, L'Aquila is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min07:18 – 18:26
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %53 %
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 L'Aquila
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July has the better holiday weather in L'Aquila: score 86 against 75. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 73 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
L'Aquila month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January8° · 4.3 h
In January, L'Aquila is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in January31February9° · 5.2 h
In February, L'Aquila is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in February43March13° · 5.9 h
In March, L'Aquila is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in March63April16° · 6.6 h
In April, L'Aquila is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in April74May21° · 7.7 h
In May, L'Aquila is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 109 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in May85June25° · 8.8 h
In June, L'Aquila is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in June86July28° · 9.6 h
In July, L'Aquila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in July83August28° · 9.2 h
In August, L'Aquila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in August79September23° · 6.9 h
In September, L'Aquila is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in September75October19° · 5.6 h
In October, L'Aquila is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in October45November13° · 4.1 h
In November, L'Aquila is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila in November24December9° · 3.9 h
In December, L'Aquila is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in L'Aquila.
L'Aquila 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 L'Aquila
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 8° | −1° | 4.3 h | 11 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 9° | −1° | 5.2 h | 10 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 13° | 2° | 5.9 h | 13 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 16° | 5° | 6.6 h | 13 | 89 |
| MayMay | 74 | 21° | 9° | 7.7 h | 14 | 109 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 25° | 13° | 8.8 h | 11 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 28° | 15° | 9.6 h | 9 | 73 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 28° | 15° | 9.2 h | 10 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 23° | 12° | 6.9 h | 11 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 19° | 9° | 5.6 h | 11 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 13° | 4° | 4.1 h | 11 | 105 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 9° | 0° | 3.9 h | 11 | 90 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in L'Aquila
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 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in L'Aquila, 50 % 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 L'Aquila: 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, L'Aquila has about 11 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in L'Aquila
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 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 L'Aquila
How breezy and how cloudy L'Aquila 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 L'Aquila typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over L'Aquila: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 L'Aquila
How often the day gets hot in L'Aquila (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, L'Aquila has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 L'Aquila
Snow is possible in L'Aquila, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in L'Aquila.
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.
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L'Aquila 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.
L'Aquila has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,460 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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L'Aquila vs Ascoli Piceno
In October the holiday weather in L'Aquila and Ascoli Piceno is about equally good (score 75 vs 77). During the day Ascoli Piceno is 1 °C warmer than L'Aquila.
| in October | L'Aquila | Ascoli Piceno |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about L'Aquila
When is the best time to visit L'Aquila?
The best time to visit L'Aquila is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in L'Aquila?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in L'Aquila?
Rain is frequent from March to April; the wettest month is May with 109 mm. The driest month is August with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does L'Aquila get?
L'Aquila gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is L'Aquila in?
L'Aquila is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to L'Aquila?
A nonstop flight from London to L'Aquila takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for L'Aquila?
L'Aquila has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 76, summer holidays 84, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 23.