AI-generatedParma at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,420 h
- Rain a year
- 899 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 57 m
Climate in Parma
Parma has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year, Parma is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:3218:36
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 07:14–08:12 · evening 17:56–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:14 · evening 18:54–19:06
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 Parma in October?
In October, Parma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Parma.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:32 – 18:36
- 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
- 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 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Parma
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 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Parma, 46 % 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 Parma
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 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 Parma: 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, Parma has about 9 rainy days with 87 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Parma
How breezy and how cloudy Parma 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 Parma typically peaks at 11 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 Parma: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 Parma
How often the day gets hot in Parma (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, Parma 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 Parma
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 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 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 | 27 | 8° | 0° | 4.3 h | 8 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 10° | 1° | 5.5 h | 7 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 14° | 4° | 6.4 h | 8 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 7° | 6.8 h | 11 | 82 |
| MayMay | 82 | 23° | 12° | 8.1 h | 11 | 93 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 28° | 17° | 9.1 h | 9 | 71 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 30° | 19° | 10.0 h | 8 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 30° | 19° | 9.2 h | 9 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 25° | 15° | 7.4 h | 9 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 19° | 11° | 5.1 h | 9 | 87 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 13° | 5° | 3.9 h | 10 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 8° | 1° | 3.6 h | 8 | 67 |
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
44.80° N, 10.33° E · 57 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Parma
The best time to visit Parma 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 97 mm of precipitation.
Parma through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Parma in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Parma in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Parma in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Parma in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Parma for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Parma
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Parma: score 84 against 76. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 84better |
| Day high | 19° | 25° |
| Night low | 11° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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
Parma month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January8° · 4 h
In January, Parma is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in January42February10° · 6 h
In February, Parma is cool: 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 61 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in February64March14° · 6 h
In March, Parma 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 65 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in March78April18° · 7 h
In April, Parma is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in April82May23° · 8 h
In May, Parma is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in May83June28° · 9 h
In June, Parma is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in June71July30° · 10 h
In July, Parma is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in July71August30° · 9 h
In August, Parma is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 78 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in August84September25° · 7 h
In September, Parma is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 88 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in September76October19° · 5 h
In October, Parma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in October42November13° · 4 h
In November, Parma is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Parma.
Parma in November23December8° · 4 h
In December, Parma is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parma.
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Parma vs. Cremona
In October the holiday weather in Parma and Cremona is about equally good (score 76 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Cremona as in Parma.
| in October | Parma | Cremona |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Parma
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Parma 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.
Parma has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,090 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 Parma
When is the best time to visit Parma?
The best time to visit Parma 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 Parma?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Parma?
The wettest month is November with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Parma get?
Parma gets around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Parma in?
Parma uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Parma?
A nonstop flight from London to Parma takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Parma?
Parma has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 25.
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