AI-generatedPortoferraio at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 645 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Portoferraio
Portoferraio 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 13 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Portoferraio is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Portoferraio
The best time to visit Portoferraio 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 108 mm of precipitation.
Portoferraio through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Portoferraio in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Portoferraio in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Portoferraio in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Portoferraio in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 28 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
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3018:38
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 07:13–08:09 · evening 18:00–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:13 · evening 18:56–19:07
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 Portoferraio compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 20°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 14° |
| Sea | 22° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Portoferraio in October?
In October, Portoferraio is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:30 – 18:38
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
- Seaweight 25 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Portoferraio
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Portoferraio: score 100 against 55. In July, days are 7 °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.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 22° |
| Sea | 21.0° | 24.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 11.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 11 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4better | 23 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Portoferraio month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January13° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In January, Portoferraio is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in January26February14° · Sea 14° · 6.2 h
In February, Portoferraio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in February28March16° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h
In March, Portoferraio is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in March32April18° · Sea 15° · 7.9 h
In April, Portoferraio is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in April58May22° · Sea 18° · 9.5 h
In May, Portoferraio is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in May93June26° · Sea 22° · 10.5 h
In June, Portoferraio is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in June100July29° · Sea 25° · 11.3 h
In July, Portoferraio is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 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 Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in July100August29° · Sea 25° · 10.4 h
In August, Portoferraio is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 10 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 Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in August92September26° · Sea 23° · 8.4 h
In September, Portoferraio is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in September55October22° · Sea 21° · 6.4 h
In October, Portoferraio is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in October20November18° · Sea 19° · 5.2 h
In November, Portoferraio is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in November16December14° · Sea 16° · 4.9 h
In December, Portoferraio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portoferraio.
Portoferraio in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Portoferraio
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (22°). 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) from May to June and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 13° | 8° | 14.6° | 4.9 h | 9 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 14° | 8° | 13.9° | 6.2 h | 8 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 16° | 10° | 13.9° | 7.0 h | 8 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 18° | 12° | 15.2° | 7.9 h | 7 | 45 |
| MayMay | 58 | 22° | 15° | 18.2° | 9.5 h | 6 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 26° | 19° | 22.0° | 10.5 h | 4 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 22° | 24.7° | 11.3 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 22° | 25.3° | 10.4 h | 3 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 19° | 23.4° | 8.4 h | 7 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 22° | 16° | 21.0° | 6.4 h | 10 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 18° | 12° | 18.6° | 5.2 h | 13 | 108 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 14° | 9° | 16.1° | 4.9 h | 11 | 88 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Portoferraio
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Portoferraio ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.3 °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 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.6° | 13.8° | 15.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.9° | 13.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.9° | 13.4° | 14.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.5° | 15.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.4° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 20.9° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 23.3° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.2° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 22.4° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.0° | 20.0° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.1° | 15.0° | 17.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Portoferraio
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 6.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Portoferraio, 58 % 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 Portoferraio: 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, Portoferraio has about 10 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Portoferraio
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 65 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 Portoferraio
How breezy and how cloudy Portoferraio 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 Portoferraio typically peaks at 27 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Portoferraio: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 Portoferraio
How often the day gets hot in Portoferraio (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, Portoferraio 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 Portoferraio
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Portoferraio 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.
Portoferraio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.9 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
- 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.
Good to know: Italy
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, F, L · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +39
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Portoferraio vs Piombino
In October the holiday weather in Portoferraio and Piombino is about equally good (score 55 vs 52). During the day it is about as warm in Piombino as in Portoferraio. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Portoferraio | Piombino |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Portoferraio ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 21PortoferraioThis page22°21°55
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Frequently asked questions about Portoferraio
When is the best time to visit Portoferraio?
The best time to visit Portoferraio 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 Portoferraio?
The sea temperature in Portoferraio ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Portoferraio in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Portoferraio?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Portoferraio?
The wettest month is November with 108 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Portoferraio get?
Portoferraio gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in January there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Portoferraio in?
Portoferraio is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Portoferraio?
A nonstop flight from London to Portoferraio takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Portoferraio?
Portoferraio has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 65, summer holidays 100, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 18.