AI-generatedMontecatini Terme at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 1,015 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Montecatini Terme is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Montecatini Terme
The best time to visit Montecatini Terme is from March to May and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 149 mm of precipitation.
Montecatini Terme through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montecatini Terme in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Montecatini Terme in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–32 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Montecatini Terme in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Montecatini Terme in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: April, October
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: March – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:3018:35
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 07:12–08:09 · evening 17:56–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:12 · evening 18:53–19:04
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 Montecatini Terme compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Montecatini Terme in October?
In October, Montecatini Terme is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:30 – 18:35
- 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
- 57 %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 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Montecatini Terme
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 Montecatini Terme: score 82 against 71. In May, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 128 mm | 78 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Montecatini Terme month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January11° · 4.3 h
In January, Montecatini Terme is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in January58February12° · 5.4 h
In February, Montecatini Terme is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in February77March16° · 6.1 h
In March, Montecatini Terme is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in March76April20° · 6.6 h
In April, Montecatini Terme is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in April82May24° · 8.0 h
In May, Montecatini Terme is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in May64June29° · 9.1 h
In June, Montecatini Terme is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in June47July32° · 10.1 h
In July, Montecatini Terme is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in July45August32° · 9.4 h
In August, Montecatini Terme is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in August69September27° · 7.4 h
In September, Montecatini Terme is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 98 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in September71October21° · 5.3 h
In October, Montecatini Terme is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in October62November15° · 4.4 h
In November, Montecatini Terme is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 149 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme in November44December11° · 4.2 h
In December, Montecatini Terme is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Montecatini Terme.
Montecatini Terme 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 Montecatini Terme
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 (0°), the warmest in August (17°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 11° | 0° | 4.3 h | 10 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 12° | 1° | 5.4 h | 10 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 16° | 4° | 6.1 h | 10 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 20° | 7° | 6.6 h | 12 | 85 |
| MayMay | 82 | 24° | 11° | 8.0 h | 11 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 29° | 15° | 9.1 h | 8 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 32° | 17° | 10.1 h | 6 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 32° | 17° | 9.4 h | 6 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 27° | 13° | 7.4 h | 9 | 98 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 21° | 10° | 5.3 h | 12 | 128 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 15° | 5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 149 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 11° | 1° | 4.2 h | 12 | 107 |
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 Montecatini Terme
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 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Montecatini Terme, 48 % 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 Montecatini Terme: 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, Montecatini Terme has about 12 rainy days with 128 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Montecatini Terme
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 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Montecatini Terme
How breezy and how cloudy Montecatini Terme 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 Montecatini Terme typically peaks at 11 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 Montecatini Terme: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Montecatini Terme
How often the day gets hot in Montecatini Terme (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, Montecatini Terme has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Montecatini Terme
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Montecatini Terme 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.
Montecatini Terme has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 45
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,190 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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Montecatini Terme vs Lucca
In October the holiday weather in Montecatini Terme and Lucca is about equally good (score 71 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Lucca as in Montecatini Terme. Lucca gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Montecatini Terme | Lucca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jul, Sep |
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In October, Montecatini Terme ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 22Montecatini TermeThis page21°71
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Frequently asked questions about Montecatini Terme
When is the best time to visit Montecatini Terme?
The best time to visit Montecatini Terme is from March to May 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 Montecatini Terme?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Montecatini Terme?
The wettest month is November with 149 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montecatini Terme get?
Montecatini Terme gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Montecatini Terme in?
Montecatini Terme is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Montecatini Terme?
A nonstop flight from London to Montecatini Terme takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,190 km.
Which school holidays are best for Montecatini Terme?
Montecatini Terme has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 78, summer holidays 46, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 45.