The best times to visit Sanremo for ideal weather are

April 9th to July 8th

or

August 27th to November 11th

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

 

 


Other Sanremo Travel Info

Weather in Sanremo

Temperature

Average temperatures in Sanremo vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 54th 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 Sanremo, the hottest months are August, July, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid August where highs are regularly around 82.9°F (28.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 71.4°F (21.9°C) at night.

Sanremo Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Sanremo 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.

Sanremo Perceived Temperature (F)

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Sanremo Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Sanremo 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 53.6 48.4 44.9
Feb 53.7 48 44.1
Mar 58.2 52.2 48
Apr 63.9 57.8 53.2
May 69.6 63.4 58.6
Jun 76 69.9 65.1
Jul 81.7 75.1 70.2
Aug 82 75.4 70.6
Sep 77.2 70.5 66
Oct 69.1 63.2 59.2
Nov 61.4 56 52.3
Dec 55.3 50.2 46.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 12 9.1 7.2
Feb 12.1 8.9 6.7
Mar 14.6 11.2 8.9
Apr 17.7 14.3 11.8
May 20.9 17.4 14.8
Jun 24.4 21.1 18.4
Jul 27.6 23.9 21.2
Aug 27.8 24.1 21.4
Sep 25.1 21.4 18.9
Oct 20.6 17.3 15.1
Nov 16.3 13.3 11.3
Dec 12.9 10.1 8.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Sanremo are July, August, and then June. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid July. For example, on the week of July 9th 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 Sanremo? Weather stations report a bit of annual snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Sanremo is often around around February 5th 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 Sanremo.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

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

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 15% 0.4 2.8
Feb 17% 0.8 2.6
Mar 18% 0 2.7
Apr 16% 0 2.3
May 10% 0 1.5
Jun 7% 0 0.8
Jul 3% 0 0.3
Aug 4% 0 0.9
Sep 8% 0 1.3
Oct 14% 0 2.4
Nov 25% 0 5.5
Dec 18% 0.4 4.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 15 1 7.1
Feb 17 2 6.6
Mar 18 0 6.9
Apr 16 0 5.8
May 10 0 3.8
Jun 7 0 2
Jul 3 0 0.8
Aug 4 0 2.3
Sep 8 0 3.3
Oct 14 0 6.1
Nov 25 0 14
Dec 18 1 11.2

 

Humidity and Wind

Sanremo has some very humid months, with other comfortably humid months. The least humid month is December (53.2% relative humidity), and the most humid month is June (71.2%).

Wind in Sanremo is usually moderate. The windiest month is March, followed by February and November. March’s average wind speed of around 12.1 knots (13.9 MPH or 22.4 KPH) is considered “a moderate breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early March where average top sustained speeds reach 23.1 knots, which is considered a strong breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

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

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

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

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Max Sustained Wind
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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 10.7 Gentle breeze 19.4 Strong breeze
Feb 11.6 Significant breeze 20.7 Strong breeze
Mar 12.1 Significant breeze 20.7 Strong breeze
Apr 10.6 Gentle breeze 19.1 Strong breeze
May 10 Gentle breeze 18.1 Strong breeze
Jun 9.4 Gentle breeze 17.2 Strong breeze
Jul 8.6 Gentle breeze 15.6 Strong breeze
Aug 8.1 Gentle breeze 15.6 Significant breeze
Sep 9.7 Gentle breeze 17.5 Strong breeze
Oct 10.6 Gentle breeze 18.4 Strong breeze
Nov 11.2 Significant breeze 20 Strong breeze
Dec 10.1 Gentle breeze 18.2 Strong breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 58.5%
Feb 57.3%
Mar 60.1%
Apr 63.3%
May 66.9%
Jun 71.2%
Jul 68.2%
Aug 66.2%
Sep 58.5%
Oct 57%
Nov 56.3%
Dec 53.2%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Sanremo?

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 Sanremo, Italy is May, followed by June and April. 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 Sanremo 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 somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 23.2 in November means 23.2% of the tourists vs. May.

 

 

Overall Sanremo Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderate. Highs range from 71.9°F (22.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 3 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second 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 comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 1 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Sanremo, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 79.5°F (26.4°C) and 57.1°F (13.9°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 2 to 7 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 Sanremo to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 51.9°F (11.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 5 to 6 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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