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Pavia at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Sunshine a year
2,350 h
Rain a year
931 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
77 m

Climate in Pavia

Pavia 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 7 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Pavia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

75

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:3818:40

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 07:19–08:18 · evening 18:00–18:59
Blue hour
Morning 07:08–07:19 · evening 18:59–19:10

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 Pavia in October?

In October, Pavia 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 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pavia.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 3 min07:38 – 18:40
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
60 %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 %32 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %

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

Sunshine hours in Pavia

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,350 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.9 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Pavia, 45 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Pavia

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 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

Rain in Pavia: 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.

Per year
931 mm on 106 days
Wettest month
Nov · 120 mm
Driest month
Jul · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 95 mm

In October, Pavia has about 10 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Pavia

How breezy and how cloudy Pavia 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.

Year average
11 km/h · light air
Windiest month
Apr · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Pavia 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.

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 39 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 4.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Pavia: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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 Pavia

How often the day gets hot in Pavia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
42 days
Hottest month
Jul · 30 °C
Hot months
Jul

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 19 °C

In October, Pavia 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Pavia

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°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 19°Night 11°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan277°0°4.3 h760
FebruaryFeb4210°1°5.3 h758
MarchMar6514°4°6.4 h865
AprilApr8018°8°7.0 h1080
MayMay8223°13°7.9 h1193
JuneJun8328°17°9.0 h970
JulyJul7130°20°9.8 h857
AugustAug7330°20°8.9 h979
SeptemberSep8524°15°7.1 h885
OctoberOct7519°11°4.9 h1095
NovemberNov3912°5°3.7 h11120
DecemberDec227°1°2.9 h870

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

45.19° N, 9.16° E · 77 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Pavia

The best time to visit Pavia 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 120 mm of precipitation.

Pavia through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Pavia in spring

Mar – May

76

Good

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Pavia in summer

Jun – Aug

76

Good

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Pavia in autumn

Sep – Nov

66

Good

  • 12–24 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Pavia in winter

Dec – Feb

30

Poor

  • 7–10 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pavia for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Pavia

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

September has the better holiday weather in Pavia: score 85 against 75. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs. September, Pavia
MonthOctoberSeptember
Weather score7585better
Day high19°24°
Night low11°15°
Sunshine4.9 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days108better
Rainfall95 mm85 mmbetter
Muggy days0better2

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

Pavia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

27January7° · 4 h

In January, Pavia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in January
42February10° · 5 h

In February, Pavia is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in February
65March14° · 6 h

In March, Pavia 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 Pavia.

Pavia in March
80April18° · 7 h

In April, Pavia 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 80 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in April
82May23° · 8 h

In May, Pavia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 Pavia.

Pavia in May
83June28° · 9 h

In June, Pavia 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 70 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 Pavia.

Pavia in June
71July30° · 10 h

In July, Pavia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 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 Pavia.

Pavia in July
73August30° · 9 h

In August, Pavia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in August
85September24° · 7 h

In September, Pavia 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 8 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in September
75October19° · 5 h

In October, Pavia 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 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in October
39November12° · 4 h

In November, Pavia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °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 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in November
22December7° · 3 h

In December, Pavia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pavia.

Pavia in December
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Pavia vs. Milan

In October the holiday weather in Pavia and Milan is about equally good (score 75 vs. 73). During the day Milan is 1 °C cooler than Pavia.

Pavia vs. Milan, in October
in OctoberPaviaMilan
Holiday score7573
Daytime high19°18°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberPavia 19°Milan 18°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Pavia ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Verona18°78
  3. 3Modena19°78
  4. 4Vicenza18°78
  5. 5Ferrara20°78
  6. 6Bologna20°77
  7. 7Parma19°76
  8. 8Sirmione18°76
  9. 9PaviaThis page19°75
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Planning a trip to Pavia

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Pavia 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.

Pavia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    76

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    82

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    72

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    75

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    25

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 3.6 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 40 min
Distance
990 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 Pavia

When is the best time to visit Pavia?

The best time to visit Pavia 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 Pavia?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.

When does it rain most in Pavia?

The wettest month is November with 120 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Pavia get?

Pavia gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Pavia in?

Pavia uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Pavia?

A nonstop flight from London to Pavia takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.

Which school holidays are best for Pavia?

Pavia 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 76, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 25.

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