AI-generatedVarese at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 1,455 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 382 m
Climate in Varese
Varese has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Varese is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Varese
The best time to visit Varese is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 171 mm of precipitation.
Varese through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Varese in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Varese in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–28 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Varese in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 12–23 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Varese in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:4018:41
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 07:21–08:20 · evening 18:00–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:21 · evening 18:59–19:11
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 Varese compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in Varese in October?
In October, Varese is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 159 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:40 – 18:41
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Varese
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Varese: score 76 against 65. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 159 mm | 137 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Varese month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January8° · 3.9 h
In January, Varese is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in January38February10° · 4.9 h
In February, Varese is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in February60March14° · 5.9 h
In March, Varese is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in March70April17° · 5.9 h
In April, Varese is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in April69May22° · 6.5 h
In May, Varese is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in May76June26° · 7.6 h
In June, Varese is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in June74July28° · 8.6 h
In July, Varese is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in July74August27° · 7.8 h
In August, Varese is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 158 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in August75September23° · 5.8 h
In September, Varese is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 135 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in September65October17° · 4.1 h
In October, Varese is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 159 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in October35November12° · 3.4 h
In November, Varese is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 171 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in November24December8° · 3.3 h
In December, Varese is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Varese.
Varese in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Varese
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27 | 8° | −3° | 3.9 h | 7 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 10° | −3° | 4.9 h | 7 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 14° | 1° | 5.9 h | 9 | 85 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 17° | 5° | 5.9 h | 12 | 122 |
| MayMay | 69 | 22° | 10° | 6.5 h | 15 | 149 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 26° | 14° | 7.6 h | 13 | 137 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 28° | 15° | 8.6 h | 13 | 127 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 27° | 15° | 7.8 h | 13 | 158 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 23° | 11° | 5.8 h | 11 | 135 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 17° | 7° | 4.1 h | 11 | 159 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 12° | 2° | 3.4 h | 11 | 171 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 8° | −2° | 3.3 h | 7 | 78 |
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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Sunshine hours in Varese
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Varese, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Varese: 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, Varese has about 11 rainy days with 159 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Varese
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 Varese
How breezy and how cloudy Varese 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 Varese typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Varese: variable cloud, with about 4.1 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 Varese
How often the day gets hot in Varese (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, Varese has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 Varese
Snow is possible in Varese, 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 Varese.
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.
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Varese 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.
Varese has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 930 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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Varese vs Mendrisio
In October the holiday weather in Varese and Mendrisio is about equally good (score 65 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Mendrisio as in Varese.
| in October | Varese | Mendrisio |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Mar – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Varese
When is the best time to visit Varese?
The best time to visit Varese is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Varese?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Varese?
The wettest month is November with 171 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Varese get?
Varese gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Varese in?
Varese is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Varese?
A nonstop flight from London to Varese takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Varese?
Varese has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 70, summer holidays 74, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 26.