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San Benedetto del Tronto weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

San Benedetto del Tronto at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.1°
Sunshine a year
2,620 h
Rain a year
688 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in San Benedetto del Tronto

San Benedetto del Tronto has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, San Benedetto del Tronto is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit San Benedetto del Tronto

The best time to visit San Benedetto del Tronto is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation.

San Benedetto del Tronto through the seasons

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

San Benedetto del Tronto in spring

Mar – May

36

Poor

  • 15–23 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

San Benedetto del Tronto in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 9.9 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

San Benedetto del Tronto in autumn

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

San Benedetto del Tronto in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in San Benedetto del Tronto 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.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

45

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:1618:24

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 06:59–07:55 · evening 17:45–18:41
Blue hour
Morning 06:48–06:59 · evening 18:41–18:52

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 San Benedetto del Tronto compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 18°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°18°
Night-time low15°12°
Sea22°18°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in San Benedetto del Tronto in October?

In October, San Benedetto del Tronto is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 7 min07:16 – 18:24
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
  • Seaweight 25 %41 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %74 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in San Benedetto del Tronto

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 San Benedetto del Tronto: score 100 against 45. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, San Benedetto del Tronto
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score45100better
Daytime high21°30°
Night-time low14°21°
Sea19.9°25.6°
Sunshine6.1 h10.3 hbetter
Rainy days84better
Rainfall64 mm34 mmbetter
Muggy days2better22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

San Benedetto del Tronto month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January11° · Sea 13° · 4.7 h

In January, San Benedetto del Tronto is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in January
23February12° · Sea 12° · 5.8 h

In February, San Benedetto del Tronto is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in February
24March15° · Sea 12° · 6.7 h

In March, San Benedetto del Tronto is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in March
28April18° · Sea 14° · 7.5 h

In April, San Benedetto del Tronto is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in April
57May23° · Sea 18° · 8.6 h

In May, San Benedetto del Tronto is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in May
92June27° · Sea 23° · 9.6 h

In June, San Benedetto del Tronto is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in June
100July30° · Sea 26° · 10.3 h

In July, San Benedetto del Tronto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 14 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 San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in July
99August30° · Sea 26° · 9.9 h

In August, San Benedetto del Tronto is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. On about 14 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 San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in August
88September25° · Sea 24° · 7.6 h

In September, San Benedetto del Tronto is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in September
45October21° · Sea 20° · 6.1 h

In October, San Benedetto del Tronto is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in October
17November16° · Sea 17° · 4.6 h

In November, San Benedetto del Tronto is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto in November
16December12° · Sea 15° · 4.5 h

In December, San Benedetto del Tronto is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto 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 San Benedetto del Tronto

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 (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (4°), the warmest in August (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) from May to 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 74 days a year, mostly from June to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 14°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1811°5°12.9°4.7 h960
FebruaryFeb2312°4°11.9°5.8 h953
MarchMar2415°7°11.9°6.7 h1064
AprilApr2818°10°13.9°7.5 h954
MayMay5723°15°18.0°8.6 h958
JuneJun9227°19°22.6°9.6 h643
JulyJul10030°21°25.6°10.3 h434
AugustAug9930°21°26.1°9.9 h537
SeptemberSep8825°17°23.6°7.6 h870
OctoberOct4521°14°19.9°6.1 h864
NovemberNov1716°10°16.9°4.6 h1080
DecemberDec1612°6°14.5°4.5 h1072

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

42.96° N, 13.88° E · 4 m · Europe/Rome

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in San Benedetto del Tronto

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

Sea in October19.9°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 19.2 – 21.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.9°8 in 10 years 19.2° – 21.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in San Benedetto del Tronto ranges from 11.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

From November 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 24.9 and 27.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan12.9°11.9°13.7°cold
FebruaryFeb11.9°11.1°12.6°cold
MarchMar11.9°11.1°13.0°cold
AprilApr13.9°13.0°14.9°cold
MayMay18.0°17.0°19.6°fresh
JuneJun22.6°21.3°23.8°refreshing
JulyJul25.6°24.2°27.0°pleasant
AugustAug26.1°24.9°27.2°warm
SeptemberSep23.6°22.6°24.9°pleasant
OctoberOct19.9°19.2°21.0°fresh
NovemberNov16.9°15.6°18.0°cold
DecemberDec14.5°13.5°15.5°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in San Benedetto del Tronto

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

Per year
2,620 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.1 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in San Benedetto del Tronto, 55 % 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 San Benedetto del Tronto: 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
688 mm on 96 days
Wettest month
Nov · 80 mm
Driest month
Jul · 34 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 64 mm

In October, San Benedetto del Tronto has about 8 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in San Benedetto del Tronto

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 50 min
Light brown skin
about 70 min
Olive skin
about 85 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 San Benedetto del Tronto

How breezy and how cloudy San Benedetto del Tronto 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
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in San Benedetto del Tronto typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
47 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 23 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 6.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over San Benedetto del Tronto: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 San Benedetto del Tronto

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

Hot days a year
35 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, San Benedetto del Tronto 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

Planning a trip to San Benedetto del Tronto

Weather for your travel dates

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

San Benedetto del Tronto 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.

San Benedetto del Tronto has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    64

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.0 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    45

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 15 min
Distance
1,430 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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In October San Benedetto del Tronto has the better holiday weather (score 45 vs 31). During the day Ascoli Piceno is 1 °C cooler than San Benedetto del Tronto.

San Benedetto del Tronto vs Ascoli Piceno, in October
in OctoberSan Benedetto del TrontoAscoli Piceno
Holiday weather score4531
Daytime high21°20°
Sea20°no sea nearby
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days810
Best timeJun – SepApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

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In October, San Benedetto del Tronto ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 26San Benedetto del TrontoThis page21°20°45
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Frequently asked questions about San Benedetto del Tronto

When is the best time to visit San Benedetto del Tronto?

The best time to visit San Benedetto del Tronto 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 San Benedetto del Tronto?

The sea temperature in San Benedetto del Tronto ranges from 11.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.

Can you swim in San Benedetto del Tronto in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.

What is the warmest month in San Benedetto del Tronto?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in San Benedetto del Tronto?

The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 34 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does San Benedetto del Tronto get?

San Benedetto del Tronto gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is San Benedetto del Tronto in?

San Benedetto del Tronto is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to San Benedetto del Tronto?

A nonstop flight from London to San Benedetto del Tronto takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,430 km.

Which school holidays are best for San Benedetto del Tronto?

San Benedetto del Tronto has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 64, summer holidays 99, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 17.