AI-generatedMonterosso, Cinque Terre at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 1,383 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Monterosso, Cinque Terre
Monterosso, Cinque Terre has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3418:39
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Monterosso, Cinque Terre in October?
In October, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:34 – 18:39
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Monterosso, Cinque Terre
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 21.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Monterosso, Cinque Terre ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.2 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.3° | 13.5° | 15.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 13.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.4° | 16.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.0° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.0° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.1° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.2° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 22.2° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.8° | 20.0° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.2° | 17.2° | 19.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.8° | 14.7° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Monterosso, Cinque Terre
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Monterosso, Cinque Terre, 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.
UV index in Monterosso, Cinque Terre
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 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 in Monterosso, Cinque Terre: 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, Monterosso, Cinque Terre has about 13 rainy days with 199 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 10° | 6° | 14.3° | 4.6 h | 13 | 141 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 11° | 5° | 13.6° | 5.3 h | 11 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 13° | 7° | 13.8° | 6.4 h | 11 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 16° | 10° | 15.2° | 7.0 h | 11 | 103 |
| MayMay | 35 | 20° | 14° | 18.2° | 8.0 h | 10 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 24° | 18° | 22.2° | 9.2 h | 8 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 26° | 20° | 24.8° | 10.3 h | 6 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 27° | 21° | 25.4° | 9.2 h | 7 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 23° | 17° | 23.5° | 7.3 h | 9 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 19° | 14° | 20.8° | 5.4 h | 13 | 199 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 14° | 10° | 18.2° | 4.3 h | 15 | 211 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 11° | 7° | 15.8° | 3.7 h | 14 | 162 |
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)
44.15° N, 9.65° E · 12 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Monterosso, Cinque Terre
The best time to visit Monterosso, Cinque Terre is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 14–23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Monterosso, Cinque Terre for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Monterosso, Cinque Terre month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January10° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in January17February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in February21March13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in March23April16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in April35May20° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in May80June24° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in June98July26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in July96August27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In August, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in August72September23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in September28October19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In October, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in October13November14° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In November, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 211 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
Monterosso, Cinque Terre in November8December11° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Monterosso, Cinque Terre is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monterosso, Cinque Terre.
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Monterosso vs. Florence
In October Monterosso has the better holiday weather (score 28 vs. 20). During the day it is about as warm in Florence as in Monterosso. Florence gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Monterosso | Florence |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 28 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | – |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Jul, Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Monterosso, Cinque Terre ranks 22 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Palermo24°23°80
- 2Naples21°22°78
- 3Venice18°19°77
- 4Rome21°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6Florence19°73
- 7Milan18°73
- 8Cagliari23°22°73
- 22MonterossoThis page19°21°28
Planning a trip to Monterosso, Cinque Terre
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Monterosso, Cinque Terre
When is the best time to visit Monterosso, Cinque Terre?
The best time to visit Monterosso, Cinque Terre is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Monterosso, Cinque Terre?
The sea temperature in Monterosso, Cinque Terre ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Monterosso, Cinque Terre in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Monterosso, Cinque Terre?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Monterosso, Cinque Terre?
Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Monterosso, Cinque Terre get?
Monterosso, Cinque Terre gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Monterosso, Cinque Terre in?
Monterosso, Cinque Terre uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Monterosso, Cinque Terre?
A nonstop flight from London to Monterosso, Cinque Terre takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,110 km.
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