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Piombino weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Piombino at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.2°
Sunshine a year
2,640 h
Rain a year
814 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
21 m

Climate in Piombino

Piombino has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Piombino is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Piombino

The best time to visit Piombino is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 130 mm of precipitation.

Piombino through the seasons

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

Piombino in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 16–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Piombino in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.3 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Piombino in autumn

Sep – Nov

53

Fair

  • 17–26 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Piombino in winter

Dec – Feb

17

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

52

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:3018:37

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:12–08:08 · evening 17:59–18:55
Blue hour
Morning 07:01–07:12 · evening 18:55–19:06

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.

October in Piombino compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 20°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low16°13°
Sea22°20°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Piombino in October?

In October, Piombino is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Piombino.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 8 min07:30 – 18:37
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
51 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
  • Seaweight 25 %57 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %58 %

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
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Piombino

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

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July has the better holiday weather in Piombino: score 100 against 52. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Piombino
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score52100better
Daytime high22°30°
Night-time low15°21°
Sea21.0°24.6°
Sunshine5.8 h10.9 hbetter
Rainy days102better
Rainfall105 mm18 mmbetter
Muggy days3better21

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Piombino month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January13° · Sea 15° · 4.5 h

In January, Piombino is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in January
22February13° · Sea 14° · 5.7 h

In February, Piombino is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in February
25March16° · Sea 14° · 6.4 h

In March, Piombino is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in March
28April19° · Sea 15° · 7.3 h

In April, Piombino is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in April
61May23° · Sea 18° · 8.9 h

In May, Piombino is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in May
91June27° · Sea 22° · 10.0 h

In June, Piombino is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in June
100July30° · Sea 25° · 10.9 h

In July, Piombino is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in July
100August30° · Sea 25° · 10.1 h

In August, Piombino is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 17 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 Piombino.

Piombino in August
88September26° · Sea 23° · 7.9 h

In September, Piombino is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in September
52October22° · Sea 21° · 5.8 h

In October, Piombino is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in October
18November17° · Sea 19° · 4.6 h

In November, Piombino is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in November
13December14° · Sea 16° · 4.4 h

In December, Piombino is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Piombino.

Piombino in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Piombino

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (21°). 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 from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 68 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 15°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1613°7°14.6°4.5 h1075
FebruaryFeb2213°6°13.9°5.7 h971
MarchMar2516°8°13.9°6.4 h860
AprilApr2819°11°15.2°7.3 h962
MayMay6123°14°18.2°8.9 h753
JuneJun9127°18°21.9°10.0 h530
JulyJul10030°21°24.6°10.9 h218
AugustAug10030°21°25.2°10.1 h429
SeptemberSep8826°18°23.4°7.9 h882
OctoberOct5222°15°21.0°5.8 h10105
NovemberNov1817°11°18.7°4.6 h13130
DecemberDec1314°8°16.2°4.4 h1297

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

42.93° N, 10.53° E · 21 m · Europe/Rome

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Piombino

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

Sea in October21.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.0°8 in 10 years 20.0° – 22.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Piombino ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

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 24.2 and 26.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.6°13.8°15.3°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°13.2°14.6°cold
MarchMar13.9°13.4°14.6°cold
AprilApr15.2°14.5°15.8°cold
MayMay18.2°17.5°18.9°fresh
JuneJun21.9°20.8°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.3°26.2°pleasant
AugustAug25.2°24.2°26.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.4°22.3°24.6°pleasant
OctoberOct21.0°20.0°22.1°refreshing
NovemberNov18.7°17.7°19.8°fresh
DecemberDec16.2°15.1°17.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Piombino

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

Per year
2,640 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Piombino, 52 % 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 Piombino: 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
814 mm on 98 days
Wettest month
Nov · 130 mm
Driest month
Jul · 18 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 105 mm

In October, Piombino has about 10 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Piombino

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 40 min
Fair skin
about 50 min
Light brown skin
about 70 min
Olive skin
about 85 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 Piombino

How breezy and how cloudy Piombino 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
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Piombino typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Apr.

Clouds

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

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 22 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 51 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Piombino: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Piombino

How often the day gets hot in Piombino (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
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Piombino has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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

Planning a trip to Piombino

Weather for your travel dates

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

Piombino 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.

Piombino has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    67

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    52

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h
Distance
1,260 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.

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Piombino vs Portoferraio

In October the holiday weather in Piombino and Portoferraio is about equally good (score 52 vs 55). During the day it is about as warm in Portoferraio as in Piombino. The sea is about equally warm.

Piombino vs Portoferraio, in October
in OctoberPiombinoPortoferraio
Holiday weather score5255
Daytime high22°22°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPiombino 22°Portoferraio 22°
PiombinoPortoferraio
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Piombino ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Viterbo21°77
  3. 3Assisi19°77
  4. 4Orvieto21°76
  5. 5Perugia19°76
  6. 6Volterra20°75
  7. 7Livorno22°21°75
  8. 8San Gimignano20°75
  9. 24PiombinoThis page22°21°52
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Frequently asked questions about Piombino

When is the best time to visit Piombino?

The best time to visit Piombino 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 Piombino?

The sea temperature in Piombino ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Piombino in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Piombino?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Piombino?

The wettest month is November with 130 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 18 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Piombino get?

Piombino gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Piombino in?

Piombino is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Piombino?

A nonstop flight from London to Piombino takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,260 km.

Which school holidays are best for Piombino?

Piombino has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 67, summer holidays 100, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 15.