AI-generatedSan Gimignano at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 875 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 324 m
Climate in San Gimignano
San Gimignano has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, San Gimignano is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:2818:35
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 07:11–08:07 · evening 17:56–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:11 · evening 18:52–19:03
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 San Gimignano in October?
In October, San Gimignano is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:28 – 18:35
- 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
- 59 %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 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in San Gimignano
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 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in San Gimignano, 46 % 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.
UV index in San Gimignano
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 90 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 San Gimignano: 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, San Gimignano has about 10 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in San Gimignano
How breezy and how cloudy San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano 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 59 % of the sky over San Gimignano: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 and humidity in San Gimignano
How often the day gets hot in San Gimignano (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, San Gimignano has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 San Gimignano
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 (1°), the warmest in August (17°). 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 9° | 1° | 4.1 h | 9 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 10° | 1° | 5.2 h | 9 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 13° | 3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 17° | 6° | 6.4 h | 11 | 76 |
| MayMay | 82 | 21° | 10° | 7.9 h | 11 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 26° | 15° | 8.9 h | 7 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 29° | 17° | 10.0 h | 5 | 31 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 29° | 17° | 9.4 h | 7 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 24° | 13° | 7.1 h | 9 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 19° | 10° | 5.1 h | 10 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 13° | 6° | 4.2 h | 12 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 9° | 2° | 4.1 h | 11 | 84 |
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
43.47° N, 11.03° E · 324 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit San Gimignano
The best time to visit San Gimignano is from May to September. 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 121 mm of precipitation.
San Gimignano through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Gimignano in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
San Gimignano in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
San Gimignano in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
San Gimignano in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in San Gimignano for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in San Gimignano
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 San Gimignano: score 93 against 75. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 93better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 10° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 47 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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
Rainy months
Nov
12 or more rainy days
San Gimignano month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January9° · 4 h
In January, San Gimignano is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in January39February10° · 5 h
In February, San Gimignano is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in February57March13° · 6 h
In March, San Gimignano is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in March74April17° · 6 h
In April, San Gimignano is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in April82May21° · 8 h
In May, San Gimignano is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in May93June26° · 9 h
In June, San Gimignano is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in June86July29° · 10 h
In July, San Gimignano is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in July81August29° · 9 h
In August, San Gimignano is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in August83September24° · 7 h
In September, San Gimignano is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in September75October19° · 5 h
In October, San Gimignano is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in October46November13° · 4 h
In November, San Gimignano is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
San Gimignano in November28December9° · 4 h
In December, San Gimignano is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Gimignano.
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San Gimignano vs. Siena
In October the holiday weather in San Gimignano and Siena is about equally good (score 75 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Siena as in San Gimignano.
| in October | San Gimignano | Siena |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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San Gimignano 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 Gimignano has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.1 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
- Distance
- 1,240 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 San Gimignano
When is the best time to visit San Gimignano?
The best time to visit San Gimignano is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in San Gimignano?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in San Gimignano?
The wettest month is November with 121 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Gimignano get?
San Gimignano gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in January there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is San Gimignano in?
San Gimignano uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to San Gimignano?
A nonstop flight from London to San Gimignano takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Gimignano?
San Gimignano has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 28.
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