Best time to visit Modena
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.
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.
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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Add as many as you like — stacked below the main strips above. Each row is just the recent-window score strip and (for beach destinations) sea-temperature strip.
Similar climatesBologna97% · Verona95% · Sirmione94%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Modena (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 Modena'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 | 0–8 | 6 | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 80% | 11 | 128 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 2–13 | 11 | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 68% | 12 | 162 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 4–15 | 13 | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 57% | 13 | 212 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 7–19 | 17 | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 51% | 14 | 237 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 13–24 | 23 | 12 | 131 | 10.9 | 55% | 14 | 251 | 5 | Moderate | 8 |
| Jun | 18–29 | 30 | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 49% | 13 | 291 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 20–33 | 34 | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 45% | 14 | 315 | 7 | Busy | 4 |
| Aug | 20–32 | 34 | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 46% | 13 | 276 | 6 | Busy | 5 |
| Sep | 16–27 | 27 | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 53% | 12 | 232 | 5 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 11–21 | 21 | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 66% | 12 | 179 | 3 | Moderate | 8 |
| Nov | 5–13 | 12 | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 74% | 11 | 134 | 1 | Peak | 6 |
| Dec | 2–8 | 6 | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 84% | 11 | 94 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
UV Index in Modena by Month
UV index in Modena peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.
Best months in detail
September
9/1016–27°C · 7 rain days (65h) · 232 sun hours · 53% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
April
8/107–19°C (feels 17°C) · 8 rain days (91h) · 237 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
October
8/1011–21°C · 7 rain days (86h) · 179 sun hours · 66% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
5/100–8°C (feels 6°C) · 6 rain days (81h) · 128 sun hours · 80% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/102–13°C (feels 11°C) · 4 rain days (51h) · 162 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
8/104–15°C (feels 13°C) · 8 rain days (76h) · 212 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
May
8/1013–24°C · 12 rain days (131h) · 251 sun hours · 55% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
7/1018–29°C (feels 30°C) · 8 rain days (74h) · 291 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
July
4/1020–33°C (feels 34°C) · 5 rain days (41h) · 315 sun hours · 45% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
August
5/1020–32°C (feels 34°C) · 7 rain days (60h) · 276 sun hours · 46% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
November
6/105–13°C (feels 12°C) · 8 rain days (83h) · 134 sun hours · 74% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 1 (low)
December
5/102–8°C (feels 6°C) · 9 rain days (122h) · 94 sun hours · 84% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Modena
When is the best time to visit Modena?
September is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–27°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, April, October.
What is the worst time to visit Modena?
July is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 20–33°C (5 rainy days).
Is Modena too hot in summer?
3 months (June, 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 Modena?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. 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 Modena have good weather but fewer tourists?
March (climate 8/10, crowd index 10) and April (climate 8/10, crowd index 13) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Modena by month?
UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 4, May 5, Jun 7, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 1, Dec 1.
What is the UV index in Modena in July?
July is the peak UV month in Modena, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.
How high can UV get in Modena 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 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, May, June, July, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Modena bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is January with a typical-day mean of 39 µg/m³ (hazardous); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 64 µg/m³ (hazardous) 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.