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Salerno

Sun, sea & sand

Salerno at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.2°
Sunshine a year
2,610 h
Rain a year
1,146 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Salerno

Salerno 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 12 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Salerno is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

53

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:1018:22

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 06:54–07:48 · evening 17:45–18:39
Blue hour
Morning 06:43–06:54 · evening 18:39–18:50

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 Salerno in October?

In October, Salerno is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Salerno.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 12 min07:10 – 18:22
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %35 %
  • Seaweight 25 %73 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Salerno

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

Sea in October22.1°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.2 – 22.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.1°8 in 10 years 21.2° – 22.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Salerno ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

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 25.2 and 27.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.3°14.8°16.1°cold
FebruaryFeb14.4°13.7°15.1°cold
MarchMar14.4°13.8°15.2°cold
AprilApr15.7°15.0°16.3°cold
MayMay18.8°18.0°19.8°fresh
JuneJun22.7°21.9°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.4°24.3°26.7°pleasant
AugustAug26.2°25.2°27.1°warm
SeptemberSep24.6°23.6°25.6°pleasant
OctoberOct22.1°21.2°22.9°refreshing
NovemberNov19.6°18.6°20.6°fresh
DecemberDec17.2°16.4°18.1°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Salerno

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

Per year
2,610 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 58 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Salerno, 58 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Salerno

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 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 75 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 Salerno: 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
1,146 mm on 112 days
Wettest month
Nov · 197 mm
Driest month
Jul · 16 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 127 mm

In October, Salerno has about 10 rainy days with 127 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Salerno

How breezy and how cloudy Salerno 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
18 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Salerno typically peaks at 17 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 – Feb.

Clouds

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

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 17 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Salerno: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Salerno

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

Hot days a year
17 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 21 °C

In October, Salerno has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Salerno

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. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

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) in 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 74 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 15°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1412°7°15.3°5.0 h13139
FebruaryFeb1813°7°14.4°5.5 h11113
MarchMar2115°8°14.4°6.3 h11110
AprilApr2418°11°15.7°7.0 h1176
MayMay5221°14°18.8°8.4 h865
JuneJun9426°18°22.7°9.6 h529
JulyJul10028°21°25.4°10.4 h316
AugustAug10029°22°26.2°10.2 h424
SeptemberSep8825°19°24.6°7.6 h9101
OctoberOct5321°15°22.1°6.5 h10127
NovemberNov2117°12°19.6°4.8 h14197
DecemberDec1313°8°17.2°4.4 h13151

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

40.68° N, 14.79° E · 4 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Salerno

The best time to visit Salerno is from June to September. 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 June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 197 mm.

Salerno through the seasons

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

Salerno in spring

Mar – May

32

Poor

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

Salerno in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Salerno in autumn

Sep – Nov

54

Fair

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Salerno in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 12–13 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Compare two months in Salerno

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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July has the better holiday weather in Salerno: score 100 against 53. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Salerno
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score53100better
Day high21°28°
Night low15°21°
Sea22.1°25.4°
Sunshine6.5 h10.4 hbetter
Rainy days103better
Rainfall127 mm16 mmbetter
Muggy days2better23

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 – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Salerno month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January12° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Salerno is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in January
18February13° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Salerno is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in February
21March15° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In March, Salerno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in March
24April18° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In April, Salerno is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in April
52May21° · Sea 19° · 8 h

In May, Salerno is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in May
94June26° · Sea 23° · 10 h

In June, Salerno is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in June
100July28° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In July, Salerno is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 6 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 Salerno.

Salerno in July
100August29° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In August, Salerno is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 8 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 Salerno.

Salerno in August
88September25° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Salerno is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in September
53October21° · Sea 22° · 7 h

In October, Salerno is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in October
21November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h

In November, Salerno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 197 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in November
13December13° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In December, Salerno is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 151 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salerno.

Salerno in December
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Salerno vs. Amalfi

In October the holiday weather in Salerno and Amalfi is about equally good (score 53 vs. 55). During the day it is about as warm in Amalfi as in Salerno. The sea is about equally warm.

Salerno vs. Amalfi, in October
in OctoberSalernoAmalfi
Holiday score5355
Daytime high21°21°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberSalerno 21°Amalfi 21°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Salerno ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Taranto22°22°85
  2. 2Matera21°83
  3. 3Bari21°21°82
  4. 4Alberobello20°82
  5. 5Lecce22°82
  6. 6Palermo24°23°82
  7. 7Naples21°22°78
  8. 8Rome21°77
  9. 22SalernoThis page21°22°53
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Planning a trip to Salerno

Weather for your travel dates

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

Salerno 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.

Salerno has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    23

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    60

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

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

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    53

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 13 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 30 min
Distance
1,670 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 Salerno

When is the best time to visit Salerno?

The best time to visit Salerno 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 Salerno?

The sea temperature in Salerno ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Salerno in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Salerno?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Salerno?

Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 197 mm. The driest month is July with 16 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Salerno get?

Salerno gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Salerno in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Salerno?

A nonstop flight from London to Salerno takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,670 km.

Which school holidays are best for Salerno?

Salerno has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 14.

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