AI-generatedPortofino at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,430 h
- Rain a year
- 1,383 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Portofino
Portofino has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year, Portofino is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:3618:41
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 07:18–08:16 · evening 18:02–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:18 · 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 Portofino in October?
In October, Portofino is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:36 – 18:41
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %3 %
- Seaweight 25 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
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
Sea temperature in Portofino
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 21.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Portofino ranges from 13.6 °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 September to March 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 24.0 and 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.7° | 13.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.4° | 16.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.0° | 19.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.1° | 21.1° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 23.1° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.0° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.3° | 22.1° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 19.9° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.1° | 17.1° | 19.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.7° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Portofino
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Portofino, 49 % 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.
UV index in Portofino
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 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 Portofino: 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, Portofino has about 13 rainy days with 199 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Portofino
How breezy and how cloudy Portofino 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 Portofino typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Nov – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Portofino: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 and humidity in Portofino
How often the day gets hot in Portofino (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, Portofino 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.
Nights and sleep in Portofino
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)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in February (7°), 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. 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 47 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 | 13 | 11° | 7° | 14.2° | 4.7 h | 13 | 141 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 11° | 7° | 13.6° | 5.3 h | 11 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 14° | 9° | 13.7° | 6.3 h | 11 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 16° | 11° | 15.1° | 6.9 h | 11 | 103 |
| MayMay | 35 | 20° | 15° | 18.2° | 7.8 h | 10 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 24° | 19° | 22.1° | 8.9 h | 8 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 26° | 21° | 24.7° | 9.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 26° | 22° | 25.3° | 9.0 h | 7 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 23° | 18° | 23.3° | 7.2 h | 9 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 29 | 19° | 15° | 20.7° | 5.4 h | 13 | 199 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 15° | 11° | 18.1° | 4.4 h | 15 | 211 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 12° | 8° | 15.7° | 4.0 h | 14 | 162 |
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
44.30° N, 9.21° E · 5 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Portofino
The best time to visit Portofino is from July to August. 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 September. Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.
Portofino through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Portofino in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Portofino in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Portofino in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Portofino in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Portofino for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Portofino
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 Portofino: score 98 against 29. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 29 | 98better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.7° | 24.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 199 mm | 32 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 17 |
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 – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Portofino month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Portofino is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in January17February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Portofino is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in February20March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Portofino is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in March23April16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Portofino is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in April35May20° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Portofino is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in May79June24° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In June, Portofino is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in June98July26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In July, Portofino is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in July96August26° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In August, Portofino is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in August73September23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In September, Portofino is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in September29October19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In October, Portofino is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in October13November15° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In November, Portofino is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 211 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
Portofino in November9December12° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In December, Portofino is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portofino.
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Portofino vs. Genoa
In October the holiday weather in Portofino and Genoa is about equally good (score 29 vs. 32). During the day it is about as warm in Genoa as in Portofino. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Portofino | Genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 29 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Portofino ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Modena19°78
- 2Mantua19°78
- 3Verona18°78
- 4Ferrara20°78
- 5Bologna20°77
- 6Parma19°76
- 7Sirmione18°76
- 8Pavia19°75
- 28PortofinoThis page19°21°29
Planning a trip to Portofino
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Portofino 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.
Portofino has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 29
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,070 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 Portofino
When is the best time to visit Portofino?
The best time to visit Portofino is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Portofino?
The sea temperature in Portofino ranges from 13.6 °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 Portofino in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Portofino?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Portofino?
Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Portofino get?
Portofino gets around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Portofino in?
Portofino uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Portofino?
A nonstop flight from London to Portofino takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Portofino?
Portofino has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 11.
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