Tropea, Calabria at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 904 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 61 m
Climate in Tropea, Calabria
Tropea, Calabria 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 13 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Tropea, Calabria is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Tropea, Calabria in October?
In October, Tropea, Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:04 – 18:20
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %50 %
- Seaweight 25 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Tropea, Calabria
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.8 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tropea, Calabria ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 26.9 °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 25.8 and 27.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.4° | 14.9° | 16.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.5° | 13.9° | 15.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.6° | 14.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.8° | 15.1° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.8° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 22.0° | 24.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 26.0° | 24.8° | 27.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.9° | 25.8° | 27.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.1° | 24.3° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 21.8° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.9° | 18.8° | 20.9° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.2° | 16.5° | 18.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Tropea, Calabria
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 7.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Tropea, Calabria, 63 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Tropea, Calabria: 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, Tropea, Calabria has about 11 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 16 | 13° | 9° | 15.4° | 6.1 h | 14 | 112 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 13° | 9° | 14.5° | 6.4 h | 12 | 99 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 15° | 10° | 14.6° | 7.8 h | 12 | 97 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 18° | 12° | 15.8° | 8.3 h | 11 | 74 |
| MayMay | 55 | 21° | 15° | 18.7° | 9.5 h | 8 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 26° | 20° | 22.9° | 10.8 h | 5 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 22° | 26.0° | 11.6 h | 3 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 23° | 26.9° | 10.9 h | 4 | 23 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 26° | 20° | 25.1° | 8.3 h | 11 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 22° | 17° | 22.5° | 7.1 h | 11 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 18° | 14° | 19.9° | 5.7 h | 13 | 112 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 15° | 11° | 17.2° | 5.5 h | 14 | 125 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
38.67° N, 15.90° E · 61 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Tropea, Calabria
The best time to visit Tropea, Calabria is from June to September. 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 June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 125 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tropea, Calabria for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
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 – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Tropea, Calabria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Tropea, Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in January19February13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Tropea, Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in February24March15° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Tropea, Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in March28April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Tropea, Calabria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in April55May21° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Tropea, Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in May95June26° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Tropea, Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in June100July29° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Tropea, Calabria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 9 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 Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in July100August29° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Tropea, Calabria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. 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 Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in August88September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Tropea, Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. 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, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in September61October22° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Tropea, Calabria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in October26November18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Tropea, Calabria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
Tropea, Calabria in November15December15° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Tropea, Calabria is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tropea, Calabria.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Tropea, Calabria
When is the best time to visit Tropea, Calabria?
The best time to visit Tropea, Calabria 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 Tropea, Calabria?
The sea temperature in Tropea, Calabria ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 26.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Tropea, Calabria in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tropea, Calabria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Tropea, Calabria?
Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 125 mm. The driest month is July with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tropea, Calabria get?
Tropea, Calabria gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Tropea, Calabria in?
Tropea, Calabria uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tropea, Calabria?
A nonstop flight from London to Tropea, Calabria takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,910 km.
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