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Reggio Calabria

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Reggio Calabria at a glance

Best time
May – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.6°
Sunshine a year
2,660 h
Rain a year
993 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
31 m

Climate in Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria 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 February is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Reggio Calabria is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

74

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:0518:21

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 06:48–07:40 · evening 17:46–18:38
Blue hour
Morning 06:38–06:48 · evening 18:38–18:48

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 Reggio Calabria in October?

In October, Reggio Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 17 min07:05 – 18:21
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Reggio Calabria

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

Sea in October23.0°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 24.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.0°8 in 10 years 21.9° – 24.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Reggio Calabria ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

From October 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 25.6 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.3°14.6°16.0°cold
FebruaryFeb14.6°13.8°15.4°cold
MarchMar14.7°14.2°15.3°cold
AprilApr15.7°15.2°16.2°cold
MayMay18.2°17.6°18.9°fresh
JuneJun22.1°21.3°23.1°refreshing
JulyJul25.3°24.4°26.6°pleasant
AugustAug26.6°25.6°27.5°warm
SeptemberSep25.4°24.5°26.7°pleasant
OctoberOct23.0°21.9°24.0°pleasant
NovemberNov20.1°19.0°21.1°refreshing
DecemberDec17.0°16.0°18.0°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Reggio Calabria

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

Per year
2,660 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.4 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 57 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Reggio Calabria, 57 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Reggio Calabria

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 65 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

Rain in Reggio Calabria: 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
993 mm on 129 days
Wettest month
Dec · 139 mm
Driest month
Jul · 20 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 105 mm

In October, Reggio Calabria has about 12 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Reggio Calabria

How breezy and how cloudy Reggio Calabria 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
Mar · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Reggio Calabria typically peaks at 19 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: Jul, Nov – May.

Clouds

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

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 14 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 6.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Reggio Calabria: mostly sunny, 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 Reggio Calabria

How often the day gets hot in Reggio Calabria (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
14 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

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

In October, Reggio Calabria has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Reggio Calabria

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 (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 81 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 17°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3914°9°15.3°4.6 h15123
FebruaryFeb4513°9°14.6°5.4 h14111
MarchMar5715°10°14.7°6.7 h13110
AprilApr7417°12°15.7°7.4 h1280
MayMay9121°16°18.2°8.9 h850
JuneJun9725°20°22.1°10.0 h633
JulyJul9228°22°25.3°10.8 h520
AugustAug8729°23°26.6°10.1 h628
SeptemberSep8126°20°25.4°7.7 h1179
OctoberOct7422°17°23.0°6.4 h12105
NovemberNov6618°14°20.1°5.0 h14116
DecemberDec4515°11°17.0°4.1 h15139

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

38.11° N, 15.66° E · 31 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Reggio Calabria

The best time to visit Reggio Calabria is from May 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 May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 139 mm.

Reggio Calabria through the seasons

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

Reggio Calabria in spring

Mar – May

74

Good

  • 15–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Reggio Calabria in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 25–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Reggio Calabria in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Reggio Calabria in winter

Dec – Feb

43

Fair

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Reggio Calabria for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Reggio Calabria

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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June has the better holiday weather in Reggio Calabria: score 97 against 74. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Reggio Calabria
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score7497better
Day high22°25°
Night low17°20°
Sea23.0°22.1°
Sunshine6.4 h10.0 hbetter
Rainy days126better
Rainfall105 mm33 mmbetter
Muggy days5better11

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

May – Jun, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Apr

12 or more rainy days

Reggio Calabria month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

39January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Reggio Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in January
45February13° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In February, Reggio Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in February
57March15° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In March, Reggio Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in March
74April17° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In April, Reggio Calabria is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in April
91May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Reggio Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in May
97June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Reggio Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in June
92July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Reggio Calabria is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 5 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 Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in July
87August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In August, Reggio Calabria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 6 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 Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in August
81September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Reggio Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in September
74October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In October, Reggio Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in October
66November18° · Sea 20° · 5 h

In November, Reggio Calabria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in November
45December15° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In December, Reggio Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °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 139 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Reggio Calabria.

Reggio Calabria in December
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Reggio Calabria vs. Messina

In October the holiday weather in Reggio Calabria and Messina is about equally good (score 74 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Messina as in Reggio Calabria. The sea is about equally warm.

Reggio Calabria vs. Messina, in October
in OctoberReggio CalabriaMessina
Holiday score7474
Daytime high22°22°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeMay – AugMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberReggio Calabria 22°Messina 22°
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In October, Reggio Calabria ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Taranto22°22°85
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  3. 3Matera21°83
  4. 4Palermo24°23°82
  5. 5Alberobello20°82
  6. 6Lecce22°82
  7. 7Bari21°21°82
  8. 8Lampedusa23°24°81
  9. 12Reggio CalabriaThis page22°23°74
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Planning a trip to Reggio Calabria

Weather for your travel dates

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

Reggio Calabria 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.

Reggio Calabria has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    69

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    89

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    74

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    42

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 50 min
Distance
1,950 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 Reggio Calabria

When is the best time to visit Reggio Calabria?

The best time to visit Reggio Calabria is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Reggio Calabria?

The sea temperature in Reggio Calabria ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Reggio Calabria in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Reggio Calabria?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. February is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Reggio Calabria?

Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 139 mm. The driest month is July with 20 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Reggio Calabria get?

Reggio Calabria gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Reggio Calabria in?

Reggio Calabria uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Reggio Calabria?

A nonstop flight from London to Reggio Calabria takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,950 km.

Which school holidays are best for Reggio Calabria?

Reggio Calabria has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 89, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 42.

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