AI-generatedMontepulciano at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 852 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 605 m
Climate in Montepulciano
Montepulciano has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Montepulciano is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Montepulciano
The best time to visit Montepulciano is from May to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 113 mm of precipitation.
Montepulciano through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Montepulciano in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Montepulciano in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Montepulciano in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Montepulciano in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
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
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Your best months: May, 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 – June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:2518:32
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 07:07–08:03 · evening 17:53–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:07 · evening 18:50–19:01
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 Montepulciano compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Montepulciano in October?
In October, Montepulciano is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:25 – 18:32
- UV index
- 4 · 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
- 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Montepulciano
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Montepulciano: score 92 against 74. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 91 mm | 53 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Montepulciano month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January9° · 4.1 h
In January, Montepulciano 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in January38February10° · 5.2 h
In February, Montepulciano is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in February57March14° · 5.8 h
In March, Montepulciano is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in March76April17° · 6.6 h
In April, Montepulciano is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in April82May22° · 8.1 h
In May, Montepulciano is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in May92June27° · 9.2 h
In June, Montepulciano is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in June74July30° · 10.2 h
In July, Montepulciano is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in July70August30° · 9.5 h
In August, Montepulciano is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in August83September24° · 7.3 h
In September, Montepulciano is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in September74October19° · 5.2 h
In October, Montepulciano is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in October46November13° · 3.9 h
In November, Montepulciano is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in November27December9° · 3.8 h
In December, Montepulciano is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Montepulciano.
Montepulciano in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Montepulciano
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 (1°), the warmest in August (17°). 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 | 28 | 9° | 1° | 4.1 h | 8 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 10° | 1° | 5.2 h | 9 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 14° | 3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 17° | 6° | 6.6 h | 12 | 76 |
| MayMay | 82 | 22° | 10° | 8.1 h | 11 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 27° | 14° | 9.2 h | 8 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 30° | 16° | 10.2 h | 5 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 30° | 17° | 9.5 h | 7 | 47 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 24° | 13° | 7.3 h | 9 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 19° | 10° | 5.2 h | 10 | 91 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 13° | 5° | 3.9 h | 12 | 113 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 9° | 2° | 3.8 h | 10 | 81 |
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 hours in Montepulciano
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 Montepulciano, 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 in Montepulciano: 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, Montepulciano has about 10 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Montepulciano
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 and clouds in Montepulciano
How breezy and how cloudy Montepulciano 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 Montepulciano 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 58 % of the sky over Montepulciano: 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 and humidity in Montepulciano
How often the day gets hot in Montepulciano (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, Montepulciano 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
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Montepulciano 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.
Montepulciano has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,310 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.
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Montepulciano vs Pienza
In October the holiday weather in Montepulciano and Pienza is about equally good (score 74 vs 75). During the day Pienza is 1 °C warmer than Montepulciano. Pienza gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Montepulciano | Pienza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Montepulciano ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Grosseto23°79
- 2Cesena20°78
- 3Assisi19°77
- 4Viterbo21°77
- 5Perugia19°76
- 6Orvieto21°76
- 7Pienza20°75
- 8Siena20°75
- 14MontepulcianoThis page19°74
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Frequently asked questions about Montepulciano
When is the best time to visit Montepulciano?
The best time to visit Montepulciano is from May to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Montepulciano?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Montepulciano?
The wettest month is November with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Montepulciano get?
Montepulciano gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Montepulciano in?
Montepulciano is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Montepulciano?
A nonstop flight from London to Montepulciano takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Montepulciano?
Montepulciano 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 70, May half-term 84, summer holidays 71, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 28.