AI-generatedPisa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,540 h
- Rain a year
- 888 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Pisa
Pisa has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, Pisa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3118:37
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 07:13–08:10 · evening 17:58–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:13 · 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.
What is the weather like in Pisa in October?
In October, Pisa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pisa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:31 – 18:37
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %53 %
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 Pisa
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 5.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pisa, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pisa
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 90 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 Pisa: 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, Pisa has about 11 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pisa
How breezy and how cloudy Pisa 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 Pisa typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Pisa: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Pisa
How often the day gets hot in Pisa (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, Pisa 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.
Nights and sleep in Pisa
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 (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), 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 December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 52 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 | 37 | 11° | 4° | 4.5 h | 10 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 12° | 4° | 5.6 h | 9 | 72 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 14° | 6° | 6.3 h | 9 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 17° | 9° | 6.9 h | 10 | 74 |
| MayMay | 88 | 21° | 13° | 8.4 h | 9 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 26° | 17° | 9.3 h | 6 | 40 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 28° | 20° | 10.3 h | 3 | 24 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 29° | 20° | 9.6 h | 5 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 24° | 17° | 7.6 h | 9 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 20° | 13° | 5.7 h | 11 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 15° | 9° | 4.7 h | 14 | 129 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 12° | 5° | 4.4 h | 11 | 91 |
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
43.71° N, 10.40° E · 4 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Pisa
The best time to visit Pisa is from May to September. 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 129 mm of precipitation.
Pisa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pisa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Pisa in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Pisa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Pisa in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pisa for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pisa
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June has the better holiday weather in Pisa: score 96 against 75. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 96better |
| Day high | 20° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 116 mm | 40 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 9 |
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
Rainy months
Nov
12 or more rainy days
Pisa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January11° · 5 h
In January, Pisa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in January47February12° · 6 h
In February, Pisa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in February63March14° · 6 h
In March, Pisa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in March77April17° · 7 h
In April, Pisa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in April88May21° · 8 h
In May, Pisa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in May96June26° · 9 h
In June, Pisa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in June93July28° · 10 h
In July, Pisa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 7 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 Pisa.
Pisa in July88August29° · 10 h
In August, Pisa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 9 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 Pisa.
Pisa in August85September24° · 8 h
In September, Pisa is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in September75October20° · 6 h
In October, Pisa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in October51November15° · 5 h
In November, Pisa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Pisa.
Pisa in November36December12° · 4 h
In December, Pisa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pisa.
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Pisa vs. Lucca
In October the holiday weather in Pisa and Lucca is about equally good (score 75 vs. 72). During the day Lucca is 1 °C cooler than Pisa.
| in October | Pisa | Lucca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Pisa 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.
Pisa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 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 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,180 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 Pisa
When is the best time to visit Pisa?
The best time to visit Pisa is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pisa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Pisa?
The wettest month is November with 129 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pisa get?
Pisa gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Pisa in?
Pisa uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pisa?
A nonstop flight from London to Pisa takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,180 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pisa?
Pisa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 37.
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