The best times to visit Historic Center for ideal weather are

April 9th to June 24th

or

August 27th to October 28th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Historic Center Travel Info

Weather in Historic Center

Temperature

Average temperatures in Historic Center vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 37th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Historic Center, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 91.2°F (32.9°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 67.7°F (19.8°C) at night.

Historic Center Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Historic Center Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Historic Center Perceived Temperature (F)

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Historic Center Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Historic Center Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 44.9 38.4 32.6
Feb 48.7 40.7 33.5
Mar 59 49.3 40
Apr 67.9 57.7 47.6
May 75.9 65.6 54.9
Jun 83.5 73.1 62.7
Jul 89.6 78.5 67
Aug 89.1 77.6 66.5
Sep 79.1 68.4 58.7
Oct 67 58.5 51.1
Nov 56 49.1 43.1
Dec 45.5 38.8 32.9

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 7.2 3.6 0.3
Feb 9.3 4.8 0.8
Mar 15 9.6 4.4
Apr 19.9 14.3 8.7
May 24.4 18.7 12.7
Jun 28.6 22.8 17.1
Jul 32 25.8 19.4
Aug 31.7 25.3 19.2
Sep 26.2 20.2 14.8
Oct 19.4 14.7 10.6
Nov 13.3 9.5 6.2
Dec 7.5 3.8 0.5

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Historic Center are July, August, and then September. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid July. For example, on the week of July 16th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late November to early December with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of November 26th.

When can you find snow in Historic Center? Weather stations report moderate or seasonal snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to late January and early February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Historic Center is often around around January 29th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Historic Center.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Historic Center (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 19% 0 2
Feb 18% 5.7 2.5
Mar 22% 0.4 3.4
Apr 17% 0 2.3
May 17% 0 2.6
Jun 19% 0 3.2
Jul 7% 0 1
Aug 7% 0 1
Sep 11% 0 1.5
Oct 19% 0 3.2
Nov 19% 0 2.9
Dec 14% 0 1.8

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 19 0 5.1
Feb 18 14.5 6.4
Mar 22 1 8.6
Apr 17 0 5.8
May 17 0 6.6
Jun 19 0 8.1
Jul 7 0 2.5
Aug 7 0 2.5
Sep 11 0 3.8
Oct 19 0 8.1
Nov 19 0 7.4
Dec 14 0 4.6

 

Humidity and Wind

Historic Center has some extremely humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is July (45% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (81.1%).

Wind in Historic Center is usually calm. The windiest month is May, followed by July and June. May’s average wind speed of around 5.7 knots (6.5 MPH or 10.5 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in mid August where average top sustained speeds reach 12.1 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Historic Center.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 4.3 Light breeze 8.4 Gentle breeze
Feb 4.8 Light breeze 9.5 Gentle breeze
Mar 5.4 Light breeze 11 Gentle breeze
Apr 5.4 Light breeze 11.2 Significant breeze
May 5.7 Light breeze 11.4 Gentle breeze
Jun 5.5 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
Jul 5.6 Light breeze 11.4 Gentle breeze
Aug 5.4 Light breeze 11 Significant breeze
Sep 5 Light breeze 10.4 Gentle breeze
Oct 4.5 Light breeze 9.1 Gentle breeze
Nov 4.4 Light breeze 8.9 Gentle breeze
Dec 4.4 Light breeze 8.7 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 80.6%
Feb 71.4%
Mar 61.5%
Apr 59.4%
May 53.9%
Jun 52.8%
Jul 45%
Aug 46.3%
Sep 55.8%
Oct 70.4%
Nov 80.1%
Dec 81.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Historic Center?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for Italy; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 22, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Historic Center, Italy is March, followed by January and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Historic Center in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is slightly extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 56.9 in November means 56.9% of the tourists vs. March.

 

 

Overall Historic Center Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 78.9°F (26.1°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 5 to 7 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 2 to 6 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Historic Center, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 82.6°F (28.1°C) and 50°F (10°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 6 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is too cold this time of year in Historic Center to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 42.9°F (6.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 4 to 6 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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