Best time to visit Cinque Terre
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°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.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
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.
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 Cinque Terre
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Cinque Terre).
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Riomaggiore: Pasta & Tiramisu Class in a Local Home by Cesarine - 2
Private Boat Tour in Cinque Terre from Monterosso - 3
3-Hour Private Boat Tour of the Cinque Terre - 4
Half-Day Private Tour of Cinque Terre with a Traditional Gozzo - 5
Cinque Terre Sunset Tour by Boat - 6
Cinque Terre sunset boat tour with a traditional ligurian gozzo - 7
Relaxing Boat Tour with Aperitif in Cinque Terre - 8
Cinque Terre daytime boat tour with a traditional ligurian gozzo - 9
Private Cinque Terre Trek & Tour - 10
Horse ride on the coast of Monterosso al Mare Cinque Terre - 11
Private Tour: Cinque Terre from La Spezia - 12
Cinque Terre Hybrid Boat Tour from Monterosso - 13
Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Small-Group Day Trip from Florence - 14
From Florence: Cinque Terre & Pisa Day Trip - 15
Cinque Terre EXCLUSIVE BOAT TOUR - 16
Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise with Aperitif from Monterosso - 17
Cinque Terre Boat Tour from Monterosso - 18
Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling - 19
Cinque Terre full day tour with official tour guide - 20
Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour - 21
Pasta, Pesto and Tiramisu class Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre - 22
Kayak tour from Monterosso to Vernazza - 23
Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour : golden hour on the water - 24
Cinque Terre Lunch boat tour - 25
Cinque Terre Daytime Boat Tour : escape into beauty and color - 26
Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza - 27
Cinque Terre Half Day Kayak Trip from Monterosso - 28
Cinque Terre: Authentic Pesto Cooking Class & Wine in Manarola - 29
The heart of the 5 Terre: Monterosso and national park ebike tour - 30
Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Cinque Terre (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 Cinque Terre'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 | 5–12 | 9 | 12 | 167 | 13.9 | 71% | 16 | 147 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 6–13 | 11 | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 71% | 16 | 151 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 7–14 | 12 | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 64% | 17 | 209 | 3 | Moderate | 7 |
| Apr | 9–17 | 15 | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 62% | 16 | 242 | 5 | Busy | 7 |
| May | 14–21 | 20 | 13 | 155 | 11.9 | 70% | 15 | 268 | 6 | Busy | 7 |
| Jun | 18–25 | 26 | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 69% | 13 | 295 | 7 | Busy | 8 |
| Jul | 20–28 | 31 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 64% | 13 | 326 | 8 | Peak | 8 |
| Aug | 21–29 | 31 | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 61% | 13 | 283 | 7 | Peak | 7 |
| Sep | 17–25 | 26 | 11 | 133 | 12.1 | 64% | 14 | 231 | 5 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 14–20 | 20 | 14 | 202 | 14.4 | 72% | 16 | 184 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Nov | 9–16 | 14 | 12 | 158 | 13.2 | 69% | 17 | 153 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 6–12 | 10 | 16 | 220 | 13.8 | 75% | 16 | 119 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Cinque Terre by Month
UV index in Cinque Terre peaks at 8 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. May, June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
June
8/1018–25°C (feels 26°C) · 10 rain days (118h) · 295 sun hours · 69% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
September
8/1017–25°C · 11 rain days (133h) · 231 sun hours · 64% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
8/1020–28°C (feels 31°C) · 6 rain days (55h) · 326 sun hours · 64% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
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January
6/105–12°C (feels 9°C) · 12 rain days (167h) · 147 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/106–13°C (feels 11°C) · 9 rain days (138h) · 151 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 10 rain days (116h) · 209 sun hours · 64% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
7/109–17°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (126h) · 242 sun hours · 62% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
May
7/1014–21°C · 13 rain days (155h) · 268 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
August
7/1021–29°C (feels 31°C) · 9 rain days (80h) · 283 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
October
6/1014–20°C · 14 rain days (202h) · 184 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/109–16°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (158h) · 153 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
4/106–12°C (feels 10°C) · 16 rain days (220h) · 119 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Cinque Terre
When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
June is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–25°C (10 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, July.
What is the worst time to visit Cinque Terre?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 6–12°C (16 rainy days).
Is Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in July. 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 Cinque Terre have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 7/10, crowd index 28) and March (climate 7/10, crowd index 46) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Cinque Terre by month?
UV peaks at 8 (high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 7, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 2, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Cinque Terre in July?
July is the peak UV month in Cinque Terre, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Cinque Terre 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. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (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: April, June, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Cinque Terre bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: February, March, June, July, 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.