AI-generatedNovara at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 1,127 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 165 m
Climate in Novara
Novara has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Novara is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Novara
The best time to visit Novara is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 138 mm of precipitation.
Novara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Novara in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Novara in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Novara in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Novara in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–10 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 21 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: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4018:42
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 07:22–08:20 · evening 18:02–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:22 · evening 19:01–19:12
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 Novara 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 15° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Novara in October?
In October, Novara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:40 – 18:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %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 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Novara
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 Novara: score 82 against 72. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 112 mm | 97 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Novara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January7° · 3.6 h
In January, Novara is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in January38February10° · 4.6 h
In February, Novara is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in February64March15° · 5.9 h
In March, Novara is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in March76April18° · 6.3 h
In April, Novara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in April74May23° · 7.1 h
In May, Novara is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in May82June27° · 8.3 h
In June, Novara is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in June70July29° · 9.4 h
In July, Novara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in July70August29° · 8.3 h
In August, Novara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in August80September24° · 6.6 h
In September, Novara is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in September72October18° · 4.2 h
In October, Novara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in October37November12° · 3.2 h
In November, Novara is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara in November23December7° · 2.9 h
In December, Novara is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 71 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Novara.
Novara 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 Novara
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 January (−2°), the warmest in July (18°). 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 | 25 | 7° | −2° | 3.6 h | 7 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 10° | −1° | 4.6 h | 7 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 15° | 3° | 5.9 h | 8 | 76 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 18° | 7° | 6.3 h | 11 | 98 |
| MayMay | 74 | 23° | 12° | 7.1 h | 13 | 120 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 27° | 16° | 8.3 h | 12 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 29° | 18° | 9.4 h | 11 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 29° | 18° | 8.3 h | 11 | 108 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 24° | 13° | 6.6 h | 10 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 18° | 9° | 4.2 h | 10 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 12° | 4° | 3.2 h | 10 | 138 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 7° | −1° | 2.9 h | 7 | 71 |
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 Novara
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 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Novara, 38 % 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 Novara: 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, Novara has about 10 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Novara
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 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 Novara
How breezy and how cloudy Novara 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 Novara typically peaks at 10 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 62 % of the sky over Novara: variable cloud, with about 4.2 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Novara
How often the day gets hot in Novara (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, Novara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Novara
Snow is possible in Novara, 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 Novara.
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.
Planning a trip to Novara
Weather for your travel dates
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Novara 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.
Novara has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 950 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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Novara vs Milan
In October the holiday weather in Novara and Milan is about equally good (score 72 vs 75). During the day Milan is 1 °C warmer than Novara. Milan gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Novara | Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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In October, Novara ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Novara
When is the best time to visit Novara?
The best time to visit Novara 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 Novara?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Novara?
The wettest month is November with 138 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Novara get?
Novara gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Novara in?
Novara is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Novara?
A nonstop flight from London to Novara takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Novara?
Novara has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 76, summer holidays 70, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 24.