AI-generatedSanremo at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,640 h
- Rain a year
- 1,012 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Sanremo
Sanremo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year, Sanremo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4218:47
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 07:24–08:21 · evening 18:08–19:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:24 · evening 19:05–19:16
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 Sanremo in October?
In October, Sanremo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:42 – 18:47
- UV index
- 3 · 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
- 56 %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+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %47 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
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
Sea temperature in Sanremo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.3 – 21.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sanremo ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to March 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 23.7 and 26.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.3° | 14.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.7° | 13.2° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.7° | 16.7° | 18.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.6° | 20.5° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 22.5° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.7° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.9° | 21.6° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 20.3° | 19.3° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.9° | 16.9° | 18.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.8° | 16.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sanremo
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 5.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sanremo, 53 % 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 Sanremo
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 Sanremo: 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, Sanremo has about 10 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sanremo
How breezy and how cloudy Sanremo 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 Sanremo typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Sanremo: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Sanremo
How often the day gets hot in Sanremo (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, Sanremo 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
Snow in Sanremo
Snow is possible in Sanremo, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Sanremo.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sanremo
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)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), 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 February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 11° | 6° | 14.1° | 5.1 h | 8 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 11° | 6° | 13.6° | 5.7 h | 7 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 14° | 8° | 13.7° | 6.7 h | 9 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 16° | 10° | 14.9° | 7.4 h | 12 | 97 |
| MayMay | 30 | 19° | 14° | 17.7° | 8.4 h | 13 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 23° | 18° | 21.6° | 9.6 h | 11 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 26° | 21° | 24.2° | 10.3 h | 11 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 26° | 21° | 24.9° | 9.7 h | 12 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 23° | 18° | 22.9° | 8.0 h | 11 | 76 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 19° | 14° | 20.3° | 5.9 h | 10 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 15° | 10° | 17.9° | 5.0 h | 10 | 142 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 12° | 7° | 15.7° | 4.7 h | 9 | 96 |
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
43.82° N, 7.78° E · 15 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Sanremo
The best time to visit Sanremo is from July to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is most frequent from April to May; the wettest month is November with 142 mm.
Sanremo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sanremo in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Sanremo in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Sanremo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Sanremo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sanremo for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sanremo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Sanremo: score 90 against 33. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 33 | 90better |
| Day high | 19° | 26° |
| Night low | 14° | 21° |
| Sea | 20.3° | 24.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 55 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 19 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Sanremo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January11° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Sanremo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in January25February11° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Sanremo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in February25March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Sanremo is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in March23April16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Sanremo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in April30May19° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In May, Sanremo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in May72June23° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Sanremo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in June90July26° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In July, Sanremo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in July89August26° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Sanremo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in August70September23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In September, Sanremo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in September33October19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In October, Sanremo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in October21November15° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Sanremo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
Sanremo in November19December12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Sanremo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanremo.
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Sanremo vs. Menton
In October the holiday weather in Sanremo and Menton is about equally good (score 33 vs. 37). During the day Menton is 1 °C warmer than Sanremo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sanremo | Menton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 33 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Sanremo ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 24SanremoThis page19°20°33
Planning a trip to Sanremo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sanremo 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.
Sanremo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.9 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,050 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 Sanremo
When is the best time to visit Sanremo?
The best time to visit Sanremo is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sanremo?
The sea temperature in Sanremo ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Sanremo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sanremo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Sanremo?
Rain is most frequent from April to May; the wettest month is November with 142 mm. The driest month is July with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanremo get?
Sanremo gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Sanremo in?
Sanremo uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sanremo?
A nonstop flight from London to Sanremo takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sanremo?
Sanremo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 89, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 21.
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