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Savona

Sun, sea & sand

Savona at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.3°
Sunshine a year
2,280 h
Rain a year
1,065 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
4 m

Climate in Savona

Savona has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Savona is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

29

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: June – August

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 17°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:3918:44

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 07:21–08:19 · evening 18:05–19:02
Blue hour
Morning 07:10–07:21 · evening 19:02–19:13

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 Savona in October?

In October, Savona is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:39 – 18:44
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
62 %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 %53 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %

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 Savona

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

Sea in October20.7°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 21.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.7°8 in 10 years 19.9° – 21.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Savona ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.3 °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 24.0 and 26.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.2°13.5°15.1°cold
FebruaryFeb13.6°13.0°14.1°cold
MarchMar13.7°13.2°14.1°cold
AprilApr15.1°14.4°16.0°cold
MayMay18.1°17.1°19.1°fresh
JuneJun22.0°20.9°23.6°refreshing
JulyJul24.6°23.1°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug25.3°24.0°26.6°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.3°22.0°24.5°pleasant
OctoberOct20.7°19.9°21.6°refreshing
NovemberNov18.2°17.1°19.3°fresh
DecemberDec15.8°14.7°16.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Savona

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

Per year
2,280 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.7 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Savona, 42 % 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 Savona

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 55 min
Light brown skin
about 75 min
Olive skin
about 95 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 Savona: 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
1,065 mm on 112 days
Wettest month
Nov · 166 mm
Driest month
Jul · 46 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 132 mm

In October, Savona has about 11 rainy days with 132 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Savona

How breezy and how cloudy Savona 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
13 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Savona typically peaks at 12 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.

Year average
56 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 43 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 64 %
OctoberCloud cover 62 %Sunshine 4.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Savona: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 and humidity in Savona

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

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Aug · 27 °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 19 °C

In October, Savona 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

Snow in Savona

Snow is possible in Savona, 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 days a year
13 days
Fresh snow a year
71 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Savona.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Savona

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 (5°), 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. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 19°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1810°5°14.2°4.3 h884
FebruaryFeb2211°5°13.6°4.9 h773
MarchMar2314°7°13.7°6.0 h984
AprilApr2217°10°15.1°6.5 h1189
MayMay3620°14°18.1°7.3 h1181
JuneJun8124°19°22.0°8.6 h957
JulyJul9527°21°24.6°9.5 h846
AugustAug9227°21°25.3°8.6 h968
SeptemberSep7524°18°23.3°7.0 h989
OctoberOct2919°14°20.7°4.7 h11132
NovemberNov1714°9°18.2°3.8 h11166
DecemberDec1511°6°15.8°3.7 h997

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

44.31° N, 8.48° E · 4 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Savona

The best time to visit Savona is from June to August. 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 October. The wettest month is November with 166 mm of precipitation.

Savona through the seasons

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

Savona in spring

Mar – May

27

Poor

  • 14–20 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Savona in summer

Jun – Aug

89

Excellent

  • 24–27 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Savona in autumn

Sep – Nov

40

Fair

  • 14–24 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Savona in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 10–11 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Savona 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 Savona

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Savona: score 95 against 29. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Savona
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score2995better
Day high19°27°
Night low14°21°
Sea20.7°24.6°
Sunshine4.7 h9.5 hbetter
Rainy days118better
Rainfall132 mm46 mmbetter
Muggy days0better16

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 – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Savona month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January10° · Sea 14° · 4 h

In January, Savona is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in January
22February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In February, Savona is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 73 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in February
23March14° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In March, Savona is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in March
22April17° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In April, Savona is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °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 89 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in April
36May20° · Sea 18° · 7 h

In May, Savona is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in May
81June24° · Sea 22° · 9 h

In June, Savona is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in June
95July27° · Sea 25° · 10 h

In July, Savona is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in July
92August27° · Sea 25° · 9 h

In August, Savona is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in August
75September24° · Sea 23° · 7 h

In September, Savona is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in September
29October19° · Sea 21° · 5 h

In October, Savona is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in October
17November14° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In November, Savona is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 166 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in November
15December11° · Sea 16° · 4 h

In December, Savona is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Savona.

Savona in December
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Savona vs. Genoa

In October the holiday weather in Savona and Genoa is about equally good (score 29 vs. 32). During the day it is about as warm in Genoa as in Savona. The sea is about equally warm.

Savona vs. Genoa, in October
in OctoberSavonaGenoa
Holiday score2932
Daytime high19°19°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1110
Best timeJun – AugMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberSavona 19°Genoa 19°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Savona ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Modena19°78
  2. 2Mantua19°78
  3. 3Verona18°78
  4. 4Bologna20°77
  5. 5Parma19°76
  6. 6Sirmione18°76
  7. 7Pavia19°75
  8. 8Cremona19°75
  9. 28SavonaThis page19°21°29
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Planning a trip to Savona

Weather for your travel dates

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

Savona 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.

Savona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    22

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    45

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 8.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    29

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 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
1,040 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 Savona

When is the best time to visit Savona?

The best time to visit Savona is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Savona?

The sea temperature in Savona ranges from 13.6 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Savona in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Savona?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Savona?

The wettest month is November with 166 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 46 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Savona get?

Savona gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Savona in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Savona?

A nonstop flight from London to Savona takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.

Which school holidays are best for Savona?

Savona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 17.

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