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Reggio Emilia weather & best time to visit

City break

Reggio Emilia at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 32°
Sunshine a year
2,480 h
Rain a year
843 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
58 m

Climate in Reggio Emilia

Reggio Emilia has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Reggio Emilia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Reggio Emilia

The best time to visit Reggio Emilia is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 93 mm of precipitation.

Reggio Emilia through the seasons

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

Reggio Emilia in spring

Mar – May

76

Good

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Reggio Emilia in summer

Jun – Aug

66

Good

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • 9.5 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Reggio Emilia in autumn

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 13–26 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Reggio Emilia in winter

Dec – Feb

32

Poor

  • 8–11 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Jan – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

77

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 15°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

07:3118:35

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 07:13–08:11 · evening 17:55–18:53
Blue hour
Morning 07:02–07:13 · evening 18:53–19:04

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 Reggio Emilia compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°16°
Night-time low11°7°
Daylight11.8 h10.3 h

What is the weather like in Reggio Emilia in October?

In October, Reggio Emilia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 4 min07:31 – 18:35
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
58 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %

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

Compare two months in Reggio Emilia

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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September has the better holiday weather in Reggio Emilia: score 84 against 77. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Reggio Emilia
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score7784better
Daytime high20°26°
Night-time low10°14°
Sunshine5.3 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days99
Rainfall78 mm78 mm
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Reggio Emilia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

27January8° · 4.5 h

In January, Reggio Emilia is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in January
44February11° · 5.7 h

In February, Reggio Emilia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in February
68March15° · 6.5 h

In March, Reggio Emilia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in March
77April19° · 7.0 h

In April, Reggio Emilia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in April
82May24° · 8.2 h

In May, Reggio Emilia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in May
76June29° · 9.2 h

In June, Reggio Emilia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in June
61July32° · 10.1 h

In July, Reggio Emilia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in July
61August31° · 9.2 h

In August, Reggio Emilia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in August
84September26° · 7.4 h

In September, Reggio Emilia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in September
77October20° · 5.3 h

In October, Reggio Emilia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in October
47November13° · 4.1 h

In November, Reggio Emilia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in November
26December8° · 4.2 h

In December, Reggio Emilia is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Reggio Emilia

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 20°Night 10°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan278°0°4.5 h852
FebruaryFeb4411°0°5.7 h863
MarchMar6815°4°6.5 h965
AprilApr7719°7°7.0 h1281
MayMay8224°12°8.2 h1193
JuneJun7629°16°9.2 h961
JulyJul6132°18°10.1 h851
AugustAug6131°18°9.2 h964
SeptemberSep8426°14°7.4 h978
OctoberOct7720°10°5.3 h978
NovemberNov4713°5°4.1 h1088
DecemberDec268°1°4.2 h966

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

44.70° N, 10.63° E · 58 m · Europe/Rome

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Reggio Emilia

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

Per year
2,480 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Reggio Emilia, 48 % 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

Rain in Reggio Emilia: 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
843 mm on 109 days
Wettest month
May · 93 mm
Driest month
Jul · 51 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 78 mm

In October, Reggio Emilia has about 9 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Reggio Emilia

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 45 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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Reggio Emilia

How breezy and how cloudy Reggio Emilia 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
10 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Apr · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Jan · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Reggio Emilia typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

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

Year average
52 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 35 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 58 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Reggio Emilia: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Reggio Emilia

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

Hot days a year
62 days
Hottest month
Jul · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Reggio Emilia 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

Snow
Snow

Snow in Reggio Emilia

Snow is possible in Reggio Emilia, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
7 days
Fresh snow a year
30 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Reggio Emilia.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Reggio Emilia

Weather for your travel dates

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

Reggio Emilia 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 Emilia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    74

    Good

    • 18 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    81

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    61

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    77

    Good

    • 20 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    27

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,110 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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Reggio Emilia vs Modena

In October the holiday weather in Reggio Emilia and Modena is about equally good (score 77 vs 78). During the day it is about as warm in Modena as in Reggio Emilia.

Reggio Emilia vs Modena, in October
in OctoberReggio EmiliaModena
Holiday weather score7778
Daytime high20°20°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days98
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctMar – Jun, Sep – Oct

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OctoberReggio Emilia 20°Modena 20°
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In October, Reggio Emilia ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Modena20°78
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  3. 3Ferrara21°78
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  6. 6Lazise19°78
  7. 7Salò18°78
  8. 8Vicenza19°78
  9. 9Reggio EmiliaThis page20°77
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Frequently asked questions about Reggio Emilia

When is the best time to visit Reggio Emilia?

The best time to visit Reggio Emilia is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Reggio Emilia?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Reggio Emilia?

The wettest month is May with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 51 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Reggio Emilia get?

Reggio Emilia gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in November there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Reggio Emilia in?

Reggio Emilia is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Reggio Emilia?

A nonstop flight from London to Reggio Emilia takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,110 km.

Which school holidays are best for Reggio Emilia?

Reggio Emilia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 81, summer holidays 61, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 27.