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Mantua at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Sunshine a year
2,490 h
Rain a year
908 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
19 m

Climate in Mantua

Mantua has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year, Mantua is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

78

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:3118:34

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 07:13–08:11 · evening 17:54–18:52
Blue hour
Morning 07:01–07:13 · evening 18:52–19:03

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 Mantua in October?

In October, Mantua is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mantua.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 3 min07:31 – 18:34
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
58 %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 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • 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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Mantua

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

Per year
2,490 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 49 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Mantua, 49 % 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 Mantua

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 100 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 Mantua: 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
908 mm on 111 days
Wettest month
May · 99 mm
Driest month
Jan · 50 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 83 mm

In October, Mantua has about 9 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mantua

How breezy and how cloudy Mantua 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
12 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Mantua 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
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 37 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 58 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Mantua: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Mantua

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

Hot days a year
37 days
Hottest month
Jul · 30 °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 19 °C

In October, Mantua 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

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Mantua

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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (20°). 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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 29 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 19°Night 11°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan287°0°4.6 h750
FebruaryFeb4210°1°5.7 h757
MarchMar6314°4°6.5 h961
AprilApr7818°8°7.0 h1180
MayMay8123°13°8.2 h1299
JuneJun8328°18°9.2 h1077
JulyJul7430°20°10.1 h868
AugustAug7329°20°9.3 h1086
SeptemberSep8324°16°7.4 h1094
OctoberOct7819°11°5.4 h983
NovemberNov4313°6°4.2 h1090
DecemberDec268°2°4.0 h861

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

45.16° N, 10.80° E · 19 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mantua

The best time to visit Mantua is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 99 mm of precipitation.

Mantua through the seasons

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

Mantua in spring

Mar – May

74

Good

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Mantua in summer

Jun – Aug

77

Good

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Mantua in autumn

Sep – Nov

68

Good

  • 13–24 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Mantua in winter

Dec – Feb

32

Poor

  • 7–10 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

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

Compare two months in Mantua

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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June has the better holiday weather in Mantua: score 83 against 78. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Mantua
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score7883better
Day high19°28°
Night low11°18°
Sunshine5.4 h9.2 hbetter
Rainy days9better10
Rainfall83 mm77 mm
Muggy days0better4

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, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Mantua month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

28January7° · 5 h

In January, Mantua is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in January
42February10° · 6 h

In February, Mantua is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in February
63March14° · 7 h

In March, Mantua is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in March
78April18° · 7 h

In April, Mantua is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in April
81May23° · 8 h

In May, Mantua is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in May
83June28° · 9 h

In June, Mantua is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 77 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in June
74July30° · 10 h

In July, Mantua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in July
73August29° · 9 h

In August, Mantua is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in August
83September24° · 7 h

In September, Mantua is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in September
78October19° · 5 h

In October, Mantua is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in October
43November13° · 4 h

In November, Mantua is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in November
26December8° · 4 h

In December, Mantua is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mantua.

Mantua in December
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Mantua vs. Verona

In October the holiday weather in Mantua and Verona is about equally good (score 78 vs. 78). During the day Verona is 1 °C cooler than Mantua. Verona gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Mantua vs. Verona, in October
in OctoberMantuaVerona
Holiday score7878
Daytime high19°18°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days99
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberMantua 19°Verona 18°
MantuaVerona
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Mantua ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. MantuaThis page19°78
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  3. 3Modena19°78
  4. 4Vicenza18°78
  5. 5Ferrara20°78
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  7. 7Treviso18°78
  8. 8Ravenna20°78
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Planning a trip to Mantua

Weather for your travel dates

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

Mantua 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.

Mantua has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    74

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    73

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    78

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    27

    Poor

    • 8 °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 50 min
Distance
1,090 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 Mantua

When is the best time to visit Mantua?

The best time to visit Mantua is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Mantua?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Mantua?

The wettest month is May with 99 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 50 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mantua get?

Mantua gets around 2,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Mantua in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Mantua?

A nonstop flight from London to Mantua takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,090 km.

Which school holidays are best for Mantua?

Mantua has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 27.

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