AI-generatedRavenna at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 712 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Ravenna
Ravenna 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 9 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Ravenna is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:2518:29
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 07:07–08:04 · evening 17:50–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:07 · evening 18:47–18:58
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 Ravenna in October?
In October, Ravenna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ravenna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:25 – 18:29
- UV index
- 3 · 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
- 57 %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 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
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 Ravenna
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 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ravenna, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 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 Ravenna
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 Ravenna: 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, Ravenna has about 8 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ravenna
How breezy and how cloudy Ravenna 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 Ravenna typically peaks at 13 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 57 % of the sky over Ravenna: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 and humidity in Ravenna
How often the day gets hot in Ravenna (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, Ravenna 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 Ravenna
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (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 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 32 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 | 31 | 9° | 2° | 4.4 h | 7 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 10° | 2° | 5.5 h | 8 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 14° | 5° | 6.4 h | 8 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 18° | 9° | 7.1 h | 9 | 59 |
| MayMay | 86 | 22° | 13° | 8.6 h | 10 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 28° | 18° | 9.4 h | 7 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 30° | 21° | 10.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 30° | 21° | 9.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 25° | 16° | 7.5 h | 8 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 20° | 12° | 5.2 h | 8 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 14° | 8° | 4.0 h | 10 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 10° | 3° | 4.5 h | 9 | 59 |
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
44.41° N, 12.20° E · 4 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Ravenna
The best time to visit Ravenna is from April to October. 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 76 mm of precipitation.
Ravenna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ravenna in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ravenna in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Ravenna in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ravenna in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ravenna for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ravenna
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ravenna: score 90 against 78. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 90better |
| Day high | 20° | 28° |
| Night low | 12° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 50 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
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
Ravenna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January9° · 4 h
In January, Ravenna is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in January42February10° · 6 h
In February, Ravenna is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in February61March14° · 6 h
In March, Ravenna is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in March80April18° · 7 h
In April, Ravenna is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in April86May22° · 9 h
In May, Ravenna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in May90June28° · 9 h
In June, Ravenna is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in June75July30° · 10 h
In July, Ravenna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in July77August30° · 9 h
In August, Ravenna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in August86September25° · 8 h
In September, Ravenna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in September78October20° · 5 h
In October, Ravenna is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in October51November14° · 4 h
In November, Ravenna is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ravenna.
Ravenna in November33December10° · 5 h
In December, Ravenna is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ravenna.
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Ravenna vs. Rimini
In October the holiday weather in Ravenna and Rimini is about equally good (score 78 vs. 76). During the day it is about as warm in Rimini as in Ravenna.
| in October | Ravenna | Rimini |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Ravenna 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.
Ravenna has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,220 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 Ravenna
When is the best time to visit Ravenna?
The best time to visit Ravenna is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ravenna?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Ravenna?
The wettest month is November with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ravenna get?
Ravenna gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in November there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ravenna in?
Ravenna uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ravenna?
A nonstop flight from London to Ravenna takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ravenna?
Ravenna has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 87, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 32.
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