AI-generatedVentimiglia at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 842 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Ventimiglia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ventimiglia
The best time to visit Ventimiglia is from July to August. 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 April to November. The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation.
Ventimiglia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ventimiglia in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Ventimiglia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Ventimiglia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ventimiglia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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
Fair
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4218:48
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 07:25–08:21 · evening 18:09–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:25 · evening 19:06–19:17
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 Ventimiglia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 19°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sea | 21° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Ventimiglia in October?
In October, Ventimiglia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:42 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %23 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ventimiglia
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 Ventimiglia: score 96 against 42. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 21° |
| Sea | 19.9° | 24.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 11.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 26 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 19 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ventimiglia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January13° · Sea 14° · 5.1 h
In January, Ventimiglia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in January25February13° · Sea 13° · 5.9 h
In February, Ventimiglia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in February27March15° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h
In March, Ventimiglia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in March26April17° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h
In April, Ventimiglia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in April38May20° · Sea 18° · 8.6 h
In May, Ventimiglia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in May77June24° · Sea 22° · 10.0 h
In June, Ventimiglia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in June96July26° · Sea 24° · 11.0 h
In July, Ventimiglia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in July96August27° · Sea 25° · 10.2 h
In August, Ventimiglia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in August80September24° · Sea 23° · 8.1 h
In September, Ventimiglia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in September42October20° · Sea 20° · 6.1 h
In October, Ventimiglia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in October20November17° · Sea 18° · 5.1 h
In November, Ventimiglia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in November19December14° · Sea 15° · 4.8 h
In December, Ventimiglia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventimiglia.
Ventimiglia in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ventimiglia
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 (7°), 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) from May to 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 | 13° | 7° | 13.9° | 5.1 h | 8 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 13° | 7° | 13.4° | 5.9 h | 8 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 15° | 9° | 13.6° | 7.0 h | 8 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 17° | 12° | 14.8° | 7.5 h | 11 | 78 |
| MayMay | 38 | 20° | 15° | 17.6° | 8.6 h | 11 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 24° | 18° | 21.5° | 10.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 26° | 21° | 24.0° | 11.0 h | 7 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 27° | 21° | 24.8° | 10.2 h | 7 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 24° | 18° | 22.5° | 8.1 h | 8 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 20° | 14° | 19.9° | 6.1 h | 9 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 17° | 10° | 17.5° | 5.1 h | 10 | 131 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 14° | 7° | 15.3° | 4.8 h | 9 | 87 |
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
43.79° N, 7.61° E · 9 m · Europe/Rome
Sea temperature in Ventimiglia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.8 – 21.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ventimiglia ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
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 23.3 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.9° | 13.3° | 14.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.4° | 12.9° | 14.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.6° | 13.1° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.8° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.2° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.0° | 22.1° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.8° | 23.3° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.5° | 21.3° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.9° | 18.8° | 21.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.5° | 18.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.3° | 14.4° | 16.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ventimiglia
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 6.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ventimiglia, 55 % 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 Ventimiglia: 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, Ventimiglia has about 9 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ventimiglia
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 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 Ventimiglia
How breezy and how cloudy Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
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 Ventimiglia: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Ventimiglia
How often the day gets hot in Ventimiglia (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, Ventimiglia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Ventimiglia
Snow is possible in Ventimiglia, 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 Ventimiglia.
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.
Planning a trip to Ventimiglia
Weather for your travel dates
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Ventimiglia 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.
Ventimiglia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
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.
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Ventimiglia vs Menton
In October the holiday weather in Ventimiglia and Menton is about equally good (score 42 vs 45). During the day Menton is 1 °C warmer than Ventimiglia. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ventimiglia | Menton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Ventimiglia
When is the best time to visit Ventimiglia?
The best time to visit Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia?
The sea temperature in Ventimiglia ranges from 13.4 °C in February to 24.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Ventimiglia in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Ventimiglia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Ventimiglia?
The wettest month is November with 131 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ventimiglia get?
Ventimiglia gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Ventimiglia in?
Ventimiglia is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ventimiglia?
A nonstop flight from London to Ventimiglia takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ventimiglia?
Ventimiglia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 46, summer holidays 96, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 21.