Best time to visit Assisi
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Assisi
7 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Assisi).
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Assisi - in the footsteps of St. Francis - 2
Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi - Private Tour - 3
Assisi: Three Saints, St Carlo, Francis & Clare Walking Tour - 4
Assisi, the town of Saint Francis - Private Walking Tour - 5
Assisi and the Second World War - Heroes by chance and by vocation - 6
Foligno and the frescoes of Palazzo Trinci, a masterpiece of the Middle Ages – Private Tour - 7
Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Foligno
Last refreshed 2026-06-09.
Similar climatesSiena94% · Florence93% · San Gimignano93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Assisi (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Assisi's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2–9 | 5 | 11 | 148 | 13.5 | 75% | 16 | 142 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 3–11 | 9 | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 67% | 16 | 164 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 4–13 | 10 | 11 | 137 | 12.5 | 61% | 18 | 211 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 6–16 | 13 | 11 | 127 | 11.5 | 56% | 17 | 238 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 11–21 | 20 | 12 | 131 | 10.9 | 55% | 17 | 267 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 16–27 | 27 | 8 | 90 | 11.3 | 48% | 15 | 295 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 19–31 | 31 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 38% | 15 | 322 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 19–31 | 31 | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 39% | 16 | 291 | 7 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 15–25 | 24 | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 52% | 16 | 236 | 5 | Peak | 9 |
| Oct | 11–20 | 19 | 10 | 130 | 13.0 | 65% | 15 | 199 | 3 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 7–14 | 12 | 11 | 144 | 13.1 | 74% | 17 | 149 | 2 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 3–10 | 7 | 14 | 173 | 12.4 | 78% | 16 | 128 | 1 | Busy | 5 |
UV Index in Assisi by Month
UV index in Assisi peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
9/1016–27°C · 8 rain days (90h) · 295 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
9/1015–25°C · 9 rain days (113h) · 236 sun hours · 52% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
8/1011–21°C (feels 20°C) · 12 rain days (131h) · 267 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/102–9°C (feels 5°C) · 11 rain days (148h) · 142 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/103–11°C (feels 9°C) · 8 rain days (110h) · 164 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
6/104–13°C (feels 10°C) · 11 rain days (137h) · 211 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
April
7/106–16°C (feels 13°C) · 11 rain days (127h) · 238 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
7/1019–31°C · 4 rain days (31h) · 322 sun hours · 38% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
7/1019–31°C · 6 rain days (56h) · 291 sun hours · 39% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
8/1011–20°C · 10 rain days (130h) · 199 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
November
6/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 11 rain days (144h) · 149 sun hours · 74% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/103–10°C (feels 7°C) · 14 rain days (173h) · 128 sun hours · 78% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Assisi
When is the best time to visit Assisi?
June is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–27°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, May.
What is the worst time to visit Assisi?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 3–10°C (14 rainy days).
Is Assisi too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Assisi?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in September. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Assisi have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 9/10, crowd index 9) and May (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Assisi by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Assisi in July?
July is the peak UV month in Assisi, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Assisi on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Assisi bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: February, March, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.