Best time to visit Manarola
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.
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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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Manarola (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 Manarola'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 | Busy | 5 |
| Feb | 6–13 | 11 | 9 | 138 | 15.3 | 71% | 16 | 151 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 7–14 | 12 | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 64% | 17 | 209 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 9–17 | 15 | 10 | 126 | 12.6 | 63% | 16 | 242 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 14–21 | 21 | 13 | 155 | 11.9 | 70% | 15 | 268 | 6 | Peak | 7 |
| Jun | 18–25 | 26 | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 69% | 13 | 295 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 20–28 | 31 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 64% | 13 | 326 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 21–29 | 31 | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 61% | 13 | 283 | 7 | Quiet | 6 |
| Sep | 17–25 | 26 | 11 | 133 | 12.1 | 64% | 14 | 231 | 5 | Quiet | 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 | 6–13 | 10 | 16 | 220 | 13.8 | 75% | 16 | 119 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Manarola by Month
UV index in Manarola 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 · Quiet 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 · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
April
7/109–17°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (126h) · 242 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
5/105–12°C (feels 9°C) · 12 rain days (167h) · 147 sun hours · 71% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/106–13°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 · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
May
7/1014–21°C · 13 rain days (155h) · 268 sun hours · 70% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
July
7/1020–28°C (feels 31°C) · 6 rain days (55h) · 326 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
6/1021–29°C (feels 31°C) · 9 rain days (80h) · 283 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet 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
4/106–13°C (feels 10°C) · 16 rain days (220h) · 119 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Manarola
When is the best time to visit Manarola?
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, April.
What is the worst time to visit Manarola?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 6–13°C (16 rainy days).
Is Manarola 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 Manarola?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in May. 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 Manarola have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 0) and September (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 Manarola 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 Manarola in July?
July is the peak UV month in Manarola, 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 Manarola 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 Manarola bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: February, March, June. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 18 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.