Best time to visit Vernazza
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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Vernazza
26 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Vernazza).
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Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower Tour from Florence Semi Private - 2
Private Tour to Cinque Terre from Florence - 3
Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour - 4
Cinque Terre Private Boat Tour - 5
Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port - 6
Day Boat Tour Cinque Terre & Porto Venere - 7
Cinque Terre Shore Excursions from Livorno Port - 8
Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan: Italian Riviera Escape - 9
Daily Tour 5 Terre - 10
The best of Cinque terre Tour - 11
Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence: Guided Round-Trip Bus - 12
La Spezia Port: Cinque Terre and Pisa full day tour by Minivan and Ferry-Boat - 13
Private Tour of the Cinque Terre from Milan - 14
Cinque Terre hiking tour from La Spezia port - 15Cinque Terre hiking tour from La Spezia train station
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From Monterosso: Best of Cinque Terre Private Guided Tour - 17
Cinque Terre and Pisa Shared Shore Excursion from Livorno - 18
From La Spezia: Best of Cinque Terre Private Guided Tour - 19
Discover Cinque Terre: Private Day Tour from Rome - 20
Best of Cinque Terre : Private Full-Day Tour from Genoa - 21
Private Cinque Terre Boat Tour - 22
Private Tour of Cinque Terre's Wine tasting with a local - 23
Carrara marble quarries Cinque Terre PRIVATE TOUR from FLORENCE - 24
Cinque Terre with Vernazza Manarola and Corniglia Fullday from Florence - 25
Private VIP Exclusive Tour of Cinque Terre - Shore Excursion from Livorno/Spezia - 26
Cinque Terre with Vernazza Manarola and Corniglia Fullday from Florence
Last refreshed 2026-08-13.
Similar climatesManarola98% · Riomaggiore98% · Genoa97%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Vernazza (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 Vernazza'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 | 7–12 | 9 | 12 | 161 | 13.4 | 72% | 16 | 147 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 8–13 | 11 | 11 | 158 | 14.4 | 71% | 16 | 153 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 8–15 | 12 | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 63% | 16 | 209 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 10–17 | 15 | 13 | 138 | 10.6 | 62% | 16 | 242 | 5 | Busy | 7 |
| May | 15–21 | 21 | 15 | 160 | 10.7 | 70% | 15 | 268 | 6 | Busy | 7 |
| Jun | 19–25 | 27 | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 69% | 13 | 297 | 7 | Busy | 8 |
| Jul | 22–28 | 31 | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 64% | 13 | 326 | 8 | Peak | 6 |
| Aug | 22–29 | 31 | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 60% | 13 | 283 | 7 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 18–25 | 26 | 11 | 143 | 13.0 | 64% | 14 | 232 | 5 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 15–21 | 21 | 13 | 214 | 16.5 | 73% | 15 | 183 | 3 | Moderate | 6 |
| Nov | 11–16 | 15 | 13 | 149 | 11.5 | 68% | 16 | 157 | 2 | Quiet | 6 |
| Dec | 7–13 | 11 | 15 | 222 | 14.8 | 75% | 16 | 124 | 1 | Quiet | 4 |
UV Index in Vernazza by Month
UV index in Vernazza 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
September
8/1018–25°C (feels 26°C) · 11 rain days (143h) · 232 sun hours · 64% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
June
8/1019–25°C (feels 27°C) · 11 rain days (129h) · 297 sun hours · 69% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
May
7/1015–21°C · 15 rain days (160h) · 268 sun hours · 70% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
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January
5/107–12°C (feels 9°C) · 12 rain days (161h) · 147 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
6/108–13°C (feels 11°C) · 11 rain days (158h) · 153 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
6/108–15°C (feels 12°C) · 11 rain days (129h) · 209 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
7/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 13 rain days (138h) · 242 sun hours · 62% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
July
6/1022–28°C (feels 31°C) · 6 rain days (58h) · 326 sun hours · 64% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
August
6/1022–29°C (feels 31°C) · 10 rain days (79h) · 283 sun hours · 60% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
October
6/1015–21°C · 13 rain days (214h) · 183 sun hours · 73% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
6/1011–16°C (feels 15°C) · 13 rain days (149h) · 157 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
4/107–13°C (feels 11°C) · 15 rain days (222h) · 124 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Vernazza
When is the best time to visit Vernazza?
September is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 18–25°C (11 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, June, May.
What is the worst time to visit Vernazza?
December is the lowest-scoring month (4/10). Typical conditions: 7–13°C (15 rainy days).
Is Vernazza 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 Vernazza?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in December and peaks in August. 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 Vernazza have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 6/10, crowd index 14) and March (climate 6/10, crowd index 30) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Vernazza 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 Vernazza in July?
July is the peak UV month in Vernazza, 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 Vernazza 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 Vernazza 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 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 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.