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Viterbo weather & best time to visit

City break

Viterbo at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Sunshine a year
2,720 h
Rain a year
1,000 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
326 m

Climate in Viterbo

Viterbo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Viterbo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Viterbo

The best time to visit Viterbo is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 142 mm of precipitation.

Viterbo through the seasons

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

Viterbo in spring

Mar – May

75

Good

  • 15–23 °C by day
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Viterbo in summer

Jun – Aug

75

Good

  • 28–32 °C by day
  • 10.4 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Viterbo in autumn

Sep – Nov

72

Good

  • 15–26 °C by day
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Viterbo in winter

Dec – Feb

41

Fair

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

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

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Viterbo for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

77

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 12°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

07:2318:31

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 07:06–08:01 · evening 17:53–18:49
Blue hour
Morning 06:55–07:06 · evening 18:49–19:00

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 Viterbo 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 days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°18°
Night-time low12°8°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Viterbo in October?

In October, Viterbo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Viterbo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min07:23 – 18:31
UV index
4 · 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
57 %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 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %53 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Viterbo

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

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June has the better holiday weather in Viterbo: score 88 against 77. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Viterbo
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score7788better
Daytime high21°28°
Night-time low10°14°
Sunshine6.2 h10.0 hbetter
Rainy days117better
Rainfall119 mm52 mmbetter
Muggy days0better1

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Viterbo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

38January11° · 5.1 h

In January, Viterbo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in January
48February12° · 6.2 h

In February, Viterbo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in February
62March15° · 6.6 h

In March, Viterbo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in March
78April18° · 7.3 h

In April, Viterbo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in April
86May23° · 9.0 h

In May, Viterbo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in May
88June28° · 10.0 h

In June, Viterbo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in June
72July31° · 10.9 h

In July, Viterbo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in July
65August32° · 10.2 h

In August, Viterbo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in August
85September26° · 8.0 h

In September, Viterbo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in September
77October21° · 6.2 h

In October, Viterbo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in October
53November15° · 5.0 h

In November, Viterbo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in November
37December11° · 4.7 h

In December, Viterbo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Viterbo.

Viterbo in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Viterbo

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°

CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 10°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan3811°2°5.1 h974
FebruaryFeb4812°2°6.2 h983
MarchMar6215°4°6.6 h1189
AprilApr7818°6°7.3 h1182
MayMay8623°10°9.0 h1176
JuneJun8828°14°10.0 h752
JulyJul7231°17°10.9 h537
AugustAug6532°17°10.2 h746
SeptemberSep8526°14°8.0 h10103
OctoberOct7721°10°6.2 h11119
NovemberNov5315°6°5.0 h13142
DecemberDec3711°3°4.7 h1199

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

42.42° N, 12.11° E · 326 m · Europe/Rome

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Viterbo

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

Per year
2,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Viterbo, 56 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Viterbo: 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
1,000 mm on 115 days
Wettest month
Nov · 142 mm
Driest month
Jul · 37 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 119 mm

In October, Viterbo has about 11 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Viterbo

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 85 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Viterbo

How breezy and how cloudy Viterbo 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 · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Viterbo typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
50 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 25 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 57 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Viterbo: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Viterbo

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

Hot days a year
54 days
Hottest month
Aug · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Viterbo 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 Viterbo

Weather for your travel dates

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

Viterbo 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.

Viterbo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    67

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    77

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    38

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 10 min
Distance
1,380 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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Viterbo vs Orvieto

In October the holiday weather in Viterbo and Orvieto is about equally good (score 77 vs 77). During the day it is about as warm in Orvieto as in Viterbo.

Viterbo vs Orvieto, in October
in OctoberViterboOrvieto
Holiday weather score7777
Daytime high21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1110
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberViterbo 21°Orvieto 21°
ViterboOrvieto
Go to Orvieto
Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Viterbo ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Grosseto23°79
  2. 2Ascoli Piceno20°78
  3. 3ViterboThis page21°77
  4. 4Rome23°77
  5. 5Assisi19°77
  6. 6Castel Gandolfo20°77
  7. 7Orvieto21°76
  8. 8Tivoli23°76
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Frequently asked questions about Viterbo

When is the best time to visit Viterbo?

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

What is the warmest month in Viterbo?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Viterbo?

The wettest month is November with 142 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 37 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Viterbo get?

Viterbo gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Viterbo in?

Viterbo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Viterbo?

A nonstop flight from London to Viterbo takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,380 km.

Which school holidays are best for Viterbo?

Viterbo has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 86, summer holidays 67, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 38.