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Pescara

Sun, sea & sand

Pescara at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.1°
Sunshine a year
2,570 h
Rain a year
688 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Pescara

Pescara 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 11 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Pescara is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

44

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 13°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:1518:23

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 06:57–07:53 · evening 17:45–18:40
Blue hour
Morning 06:46–06:57 · evening 18:40–18:51

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 Pescara in October?

In October, Pescara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pescara.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 8 min07:15 – 18:23
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %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 35 %22 %
  • Seaweight 25 %44 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Pescara

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October20.1°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.1 – 21.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.1°8 in 10 years 19.1° – 21.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Pescara ranges from 12.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February 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 24.9 and 27.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.8°13.1°14.6°cold
FebruaryFeb12.9°12.2°13.6°cold
MarchMar12.9°12.2°13.6°cold
AprilApr14.4°13.7°15.2°cold
MayMay18.2°17.2°19.7°fresh
JuneJun22.7°21.5°24.0°refreshing
JulyJul25.7°24.1°27.0°pleasant
AugustAug26.1°24.9°27.2°warm
SeptemberSep23.8°22.6°25.3°pleasant
OctoberOct20.1°19.1°21.1°refreshing
NovemberNov17.3°16.1°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec15.3°14.3°16.2°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Pescara

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

Per year
2,570 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pescara, 56 % 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 Pescara

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · 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 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 85 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 Pescara: 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
688 mm on 96 days
Wettest month
Nov · 80 mm
Driest month
Jul · 34 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 64 mm

In October, Pescara has about 8 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Pescara

How breezy and how cloudy Pescara 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
14 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Pescara typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
47 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 23 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Pescara: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Pescara

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

Hot days a year
36 days
Hottest month
Jul · 30 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 20 °C

In October, Pescara has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Pescara

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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 20°Night 12°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1811°3°13.8°4.6 h960
FebruaryFeb2212°3°12.9°5.7 h953
MarchMar2414°5°12.9°6.5 h1064
AprilApr2718°8°14.4°7.2 h954
MayMay5322°13°18.2°8.5 h958
JuneJun9327°17°22.7°9.4 h643
JulyJul10030°19°25.7°10.2 h434
AugustAug9929°19°26.1°10.0 h537
SeptemberSep8625°16°23.8°7.4 h870
OctoberOct4420°12°20.1°6.2 h864
NovemberNov1816°8°17.3°4.5 h1080
DecemberDec1512°4°15.3°4.1 h1072

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

42.46° N, 14.20° E · 4 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Pescara

The best time to visit Pescara is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation.

Pescara through the seasons

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

Pescara in spring

Mar – May

35

Poor

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Pescara in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Pescara in autumn

Sep – Nov

49

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Pescara in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Compare two months in Pescara

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

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Pescara: score 100 against 44. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Pescara
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score44100better
Day high20°30°
Night low12°19°
Sea20.1°25.7°
Sunshine6.2 h10.2 hbetter
Rainy days84better
Rainfall64 mm34 mmbetter
Muggy days0better14

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Pescara month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Pescara is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in January
22February12° · Sea 13° · 6 h

In February, Pescara is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in February
24March14° · Sea 13° · 7 h

In March, Pescara is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in March
27April18° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In April, Pescara is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in April
53May22° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Pescara is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in May
93June27° · Sea 23° · 9 h

In June, Pescara is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in June
100July30° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In July, Pescara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in July
99August29° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In August, Pescara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in August
86September25° · Sea 24° · 7 h

In September, Pescara is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in September
44October20° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In October, Pescara is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in October
18November16° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In November, Pescara is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in November
15December12° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In December, Pescara is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pescara.

Pescara in December
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Pescara vs. Frosinone

In October Pescara has the better holiday weather (score 44 vs. 30). During the day it is about as warm in Frosinone as in Pescara.

Pescara vs. Frosinone, in October
in OctoberPescaraFrosinone
Holiday score4430
Daytime high20°20°
Sea20°–
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days811
Best timeJun – SepMay – Jul, Sep

Through the year

OctoberPescara 20°Frosinone 20°
PescaraFrosinone
Go to Frosinone
Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Pescara ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Matera21°83
  2. 2Bari21°21°82
  3. 3Alberobello20°82
  4. 4Naples21°22°78
  5. 5Ravenna20°78
  6. 6Ferrara20°78
  7. 7Rome21°77
  8. 8Bologna20°77
  9. 28PescaraThis page20°20°44
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Planning a trip to Pescara

Weather for your travel dates

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

Pescara 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.

Pescara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    26

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.1 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    44

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 20 min
Distance
1,490 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 Pescara

When is the best time to visit Pescara?

The best time to visit Pescara is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Pescara?

The sea temperature in Pescara ranges from 12.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Pescara in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Pescara?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Pescara?

The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 34 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Pescara get?

Pescara gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Pescara in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Pescara?

A nonstop flight from London to Pescara takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.

Which school holidays are best for Pescara?

Pescara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 17.

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