AI-generatedSestri Levante at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,383 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Sestri Levante is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sestri Levante
The best time to visit Sestri Levante 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 March to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.
Sestri Levante through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sestri Levante in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Sestri Levante in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sestri Levante in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Sestri Levante in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3618:40
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:15 · evening 18:01–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:18 · evening 18:58–19:10
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 Sestri Levante compared with 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 19°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Sea | 22° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Sestri Levante in October?
In October, Sestri Levante is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:36 – 18:40
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %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 %28 %
- Seaweight 25 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %34 %
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
Compare two months in Sestri Levante
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 Sestri Levante: score 98 against 38. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 20° |
| Sea | 20.7° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 199 mm | 32 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sestri Levante month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January12° · Sea 14° · 4.6 h
In January, Sestri Levante is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in January17February13° · Sea 14° · 5.4 h
In February, Sestri Levante is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in February20March15° · Sea 14° · 6.3 h
In March, Sestri Levante is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in March23April18° · Sea 15° · 6.9 h
In April, Sestri Levante is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in April48May22° · Sea 18° · 7.9 h
In May, Sestri Levante is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in May87June26° · Sea 22° · 8.9 h
In June, Sestri Levante is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in June98July28° · Sea 25° · 9.9 h
In July, Sestri Levante is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 7 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 Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in July96August29° · Sea 25° · 9.0 h
In August, Sestri Levante is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 9 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 Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in August85September25° · Sea 23° · 7.2 h
In September, Sestri Levante is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in September38October21° · Sea 21° · 5.4 h
In October, Sestri Levante is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in October13November16° · Sea 18° · 4.4 h
In November, Sestri Levante is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 211 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in November9December13° · Sea 16° · 4.1 h
In December, Sestri Levante is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sestri Levante.
Sestri Levante in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sestri Levante
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.
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 47 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 | 12 | 12° | 6° | 14.2° | 4.6 h | 13 | 141 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 13° | 6° | 13.6° | 5.4 h | 11 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 15° | 8° | 13.8° | 6.3 h | 11 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 18° | 11° | 15.1° | 6.9 h | 11 | 103 |
| MayMay | 48 | 22° | 14° | 18.0° | 7.9 h | 10 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 26° | 18° | 22.0° | 8.9 h | 8 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 28° | 20° | 24.6° | 9.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 29° | 21° | 25.3° | 9.0 h | 7 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 25° | 17° | 23.4° | 7.2 h | 9 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 21° | 14° | 20.7° | 5.4 h | 13 | 199 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 16° | 10° | 18.1° | 4.4 h | 15 | 211 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 13° | 7° | 15.7° | 4.1 h | 14 | 162 |
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
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Sea temperature in Sestri Levante
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.9 – 21.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sestri Levante 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 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 24.1 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.6° | 13.0° | 14.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.8° | 13.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.1° | 14.3° | 16.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.0° | 16.9° | 19.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 20.8° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.6° | 23.0° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.1° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 22.0° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.7° | 19.9° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.1° | 17.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.6° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Sestri Levante
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 5.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Sestri Levante, 49 % 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 in Sestri Levante: 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, Sestri Levante has about 13 rainy days with 199 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sestri Levante
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 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 and clouds in Sestri Levante
How breezy and how cloudy Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Sestri Levante: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Sestri Levante
How often the day gets hot in Sestri Levante (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, Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante
Weather for your travel dates
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Sestri Levante 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.
Sestri Levante has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,080 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.
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Sestri Levante vs Portofino
In October the holiday weather in Sestri Levante and Portofino is about equally good (score 38 vs 38). During the day it is about as warm in Portofino as in Sestri Levante. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Sestri Levante | Portofino |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Sestri Levante
When is the best time to visit Sestri Levante?
The best time to visit Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante?
The sea temperature in Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sestri Levante?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Sestri Levante?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sestri Levante get?
Sestri Levante gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sestri Levante in?
Sestri Levante is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sestri Levante?
A nonstop flight from London to Sestri Levante takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sestri Levante?
Sestri Levante has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 56, summer holidays 97, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 11.