Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera
Five villages stacked into cliffs with a footpath linking them and a train as backup, pesto that tastes different because the basil apparently agrees, and a swim between towns as the honest way to see the coast.
The best time to visit Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 13:34 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 20°C · rain 118mm · 14.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Genova (GE), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C51°F | 116mm4.6in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| February | 13°C55°F | 85mm3.3in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 15°C58°F | 82mm3.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C62°F | 118mm4.6in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| May | 20°C69°F | 118mm4.6in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C77°F | 84mm3.3in | 15.5h15.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 28°C82°F | 63mm2.5in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C83°F | 82mm3.2in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 25°C77°F | 110mm4.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 20°C68°F | 277mm10.9in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 14°C58°F | 216mm8.5in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| December | 11°C52°F | 188mm7.4in | 8.9h8.9h |
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When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera?
The best time to visit Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera get?
Typical daytime highs in Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (68°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (53°F).
Is Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera expensive?
On the ground, Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera is middling.
What sort of trip is Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera good for?
Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera is good for food and drink, beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera?
The wettest month in Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera is October at 277mm (10.9in), the driest July at 63mm (2.5in), with a monthly average of 128mm (5.0in).
What plug do I need for Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera?
Cinque Terre & the Italian Riviera uses type C, F, L sockets at 230 V.
