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San Giovanni Rotondo weather & best time to visit

City break

San Giovanni Rotondo at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Sunshine a year
2,510 h
Rain a year
695 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
566 m

Climate in San Giovanni Rotondo

San Giovanni Rotondo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, San Giovanni Rotondo is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit San Giovanni Rotondo

The best time to visit San Giovanni Rotondo is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to July and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation.

San Giovanni Rotondo through the seasons

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

San Giovanni Rotondo in spring

Mar – May

68

Good

  • 12–20 °C by day
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

San Giovanni Rotondo in summer

Jun – Aug

91

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • 9.8 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

San Giovanni Rotondo in autumn

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 14–23 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

San Giovanni Rotondo in winter

Dec – Feb

26

Poor

  • 9–10 °C by day
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in San Giovanni Rotondo for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, 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: May – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 18°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

07:0818:18

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 06:51–07:45 · evening 17:40–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 06:40–06:51 · evening 18:35–18:46

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 Giovanni Rotondo compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high21°16°
Night-time low14°11°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in San Giovanni Rotondo in October?

In October, San Giovanni Rotondo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:08 – 18:18
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
51 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %

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 San Giovanni Rotondo

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 San Giovanni Rotondo: score 95 against 77. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, San Giovanni Rotondo
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7795better
Daytime high19°25°
Night-time low13°18°
Sunshine5.7 h10.1 hbetter
Rainy days97better
Rainfall68 mm43 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

San Giovanni Rotondo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

24January9° · 4.4 h

In January, San Giovanni Rotondo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in January
26February9° · 4.4 h

In February, San Giovanni Rotondo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in February
47March12° · 6.8 h

In March, San Giovanni Rotondo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in March
70April15° · 7.7 h

In April, San Giovanni Rotondo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in April
88May20° · 8.6 h

In May, San Giovanni Rotondo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in May
95June25° · 10.1 h

In June, San Giovanni Rotondo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in June
92July28° · 9.6 h

In July, San Giovanni Rotondo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in July
87August28° · 9.6 h

In August, San Giovanni Rotondo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in August
82September23° · 7.2 h

In September, San Giovanni Rotondo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in September
77October19° · 5.7 h

In October, San Giovanni Rotondo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in October
48November14° · 3.8 h

In November, San Giovanni Rotondo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo in November
29December10° · 4.4 h

In December, San Giovanni Rotondo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo 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 Giovanni Rotondo

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 19°Night 13°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan249°4°4.4 h1163
FebruaryFeb269°4°4.4 h1055
MarchMar4712°6°6.8 h1165
AprilApr7015°9°7.7 h1063
MayMay8820°13°8.6 h957
JuneJun9525°18°10.1 h743
JulyJul9228°20°9.6 h532
AugustAug8728°21°9.6 h634
SeptemberSep8223°16°7.2 h1068
OctoberOct7719°13°5.7 h968
NovemberNov4814°9°3.8 h1080
DecemberDec2910°5°4.4 h1168

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

41.71° N, 15.73° E · 566 m · Europe/Rome

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in San Giovanni Rotondo

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

Per year
2,510 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 10.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.7 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 51 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in San Giovanni Rotondo, 51 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in San Giovanni Rotondo: 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
695 mm on 108 days
Wettest month
Nov · 80 mm
Driest month
Jul · 32 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 68 mm

In October, San Giovanni Rotondo has about 9 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in San Giovanni Rotondo

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 80 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 Giovanni Rotondo

How breezy and how cloudy San Giovanni Rotondo 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in San Giovanni Rotondo typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
45 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 19 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 51 %Sunshine 5.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over San Giovanni Rotondo: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Giovanni Rotondo

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

Hot days a year
22 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °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 19 °C

In October, San Giovanni Rotondo 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

Planning a trip to San Giovanni Rotondo

Weather for your travel dates

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

San Giovanni Rotondo 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 Giovanni Rotondo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    63

    Good

    • 14 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    89

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • 8.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    89

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    77

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    27

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 30 min
Distance
1,640 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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San Giovanni Rotondo vs Monte Sant'Angelo

In October the holiday weather in San Giovanni Rotondo and Monte Sant'Angelo is about equally good (score 77 vs 74). During the day Monte Sant'Angelo is 2 °C cooler than San Giovanni Rotondo.

San Giovanni Rotondo vs Monte Sant'Angelo, in October
in OctoberSan Giovanni RotondoMonte Sant'Angelo
Holiday weather score7774
Daytime high19°17°
Seano sea nearby21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days99
Best timeMay – SepJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberSan Giovanni Rotondo 19°Monte Sant'Angelo 17°
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In October, San Giovanni Rotondo ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  6. 6Naples24°22°78
  7. 7San Giovanni RotondoThis page19°77
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Frequently asked questions about San Giovanni Rotondo

When is the best time to visit San Giovanni Rotondo?

The best time to visit San Giovanni Rotondo 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 Giovanni Rotondo?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in San Giovanni Rotondo?

The wettest month is November with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 32 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does San Giovanni Rotondo get?

San Giovanni Rotondo gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.1 hours a day; in November there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is San Giovanni Rotondo in?

San Giovanni Rotondo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to San Giovanni Rotondo?

A nonstop flight from London to San Giovanni Rotondo takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,640 km.

Which school holidays are best for San Giovanni Rotondo?

San Giovanni Rotondo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 89, summer holidays 89, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 27.