Cinque Terre, Italy
Best time to visit Cinque Terre
The best time to visit Cinque Terre is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 22–29°C and rain is less likely. The main sights book up soonest in May–September, so book ahead.
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Cinque Terre weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52°F | 4° / 40°F | 90 mm | 4 h |
| February | 12° / 54°F | 5° / 41°F | 80 mm | 4 h |
| March | 14° / 57°F | 7° / 45°F | 90 mm | 5 h |
| April | 17° / 62°F | 9° / 48°F | 80 mm | 6 h |
| MayBestBusy | 22° / 71°F | 13° / 55°F | 60 mm | 8 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 26° / 79°F | 17° / 63°F | 40 mm | 10 h |
| JulyBestBusy | 29° / 84°F | 20° / 68°F | 30 mm | 10 h |
| AugustBestBusy | 28° / 82°F | 19° / 66°F | 40 mm | 9 h |
| SeptemberBestBusy | 24° / 75°F | 15° / 59°F | 70 mm | 7 h |
| October | 20° / 68°F | 11° / 52°F | 110 mm | 5 h |
| November | 15° / 59°F | 8° / 46°F | 110 mm | 4 h |
| December | 12° / 54°F | 5° / 41°F | 90 mm | 3 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre, meaning the Five Lands, is a rugged stretch of the Italian Riviera in Liguria made up of five old fishing and farming villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Linked by train, boat and cliffside footpaths, they cling to a coast of steep terraced vineyards built up over a thousand years. The whole area, home to only a few thousand residents, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
What to pack for Cinque Terre
The single most useful thing to pack is a pair of sturdy, broken-in walking shoes, as every village is steep and the trails are rough. Add layers for cool mornings and evenings, a sun hat and sunscreen for the exposed paths, and a refillable water bottle for the village fountains. Bring a scarf to cover shoulders and knees for the churches, and a light rain jacket in spring and autumn.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
- The best time to visit Cinque Terre is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 22–29°C and rain is less likely. The main sights book up soonest in May–September, so book ahead.
- What is the hottest month in Cinque Terre?
- July, with typical daytime highs around 29°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cinque Terre?
- October, with around 110 mm of rain in a typical year.
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