Cortona Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Cortona. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Cortona has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 920 mm (36 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Cortona can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 36 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cortona Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Cortona can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cortona.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 85%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year