AI-generatedPadua at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 992 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Padua
Padua 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 8 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Padua is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:2718:29
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 07:09–08:07 · evening 17:49–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:09 · evening 18:47–18:59
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 Padua in October?
In October, Padua 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 101 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Padua.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:27 – 18:29
- 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
- 59 %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 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
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
Sunshine hours in Padua
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 11.0 hours of daylight in Padua, 48 % 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 Padua
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 in Padua: 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, Padua has about 9 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Padua
How breezy and how cloudy Padua 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 Padua typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Padua: 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 and humidity in Padua
How often the day gets hot in Padua (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, Padua 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.
Nights and sleep in Padua
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°
- 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 (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to 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 35 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 29 | 8° | 0° | 4.8 h | 7 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 10° | 1° | 5.6 h | 7 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 14° | 4° | 6.3 h | 8 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 8° | 6.5 h | 10 | 85 |
| MayMay | 79 | 22° | 12° | 7.7 h | 12 | 108 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 27° | 17° | 8.5 h | 9 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 29° | 19° | 9.4 h | 9 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 29° | 19° | 8.6 h | 9 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 24° | 15° | 6.9 h | 9 | 101 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 19° | 11° | 5.3 h | 9 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 13° | 5° | 4.3 h | 10 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 8° | 1° | 4.3 h | 7 | 68 |
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
45.41° N, 11.89° E · 12 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Padua
The best time to visit Padua 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 November with 118 mm of precipitation.
Padua through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Padua in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Padua in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Padua in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Padua in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Padua for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Padua
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 Padua: score 88 against 78. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 88better |
| Day high | 19° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 70 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 6 |
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
Padua month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January8° · 5 h
In January, Padua is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in January43February10° · 6 h
In February, Padua 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 60 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in February62March14° · 6 h
In March, Padua is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in March78April18° · 7 h
In April, Padua 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 10 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in April79May22° · 8 h
In May, Padua is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in May88June27° · 9 h
In June, Padua is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in June76July29° · 9 h
In July, Padua is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in July75August29° · 9 h
In August, Padua is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 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 Padua.
Padua in August83September24° · 7 h
In September, Padua is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in September78October19° · 5 h
In October, Padua 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 101 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in October46November13° · 4 h
In November, Padua is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Padua.
Padua in November29December8° · 4 h
In December, Padua is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Padua.
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Padua vs. Vicenza
In October the holiday weather in Padua and Vicenza is about equally good (score 78 vs. 78). During the day Vicenza is 1 °C cooler than Padua.
| in October | Padua | Vicenza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Padua
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Padua 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.
Padua has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.6 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,130 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 Padua
When is the best time to visit Padua?
The best time to visit Padua 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 Padua?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Padua?
The wettest month is November with 118 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Padua get?
Padua gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in November there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Padua in?
Padua uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Padua?
A nonstop flight from London to Padua takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Padua?
Padua has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 29.
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