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Ferrara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Ferrara can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Ferrara can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Ferrara experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 854 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. September brings wetter days averaging 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 45 mm of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ferrara. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Bologna, Italy (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Bologna, Italy (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Forecast for Ferrara

Sun   Dec 22
6°C | -3°C
N 1 m/s
1.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -2°C
W 2 m/s
2.3 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of snow

partly cloudy and small chance of snow

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | -1°C
W 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Ferrara in Italy

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ferrara?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ferrara?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ferrara?
    September tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ferrara?
    January is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ferrara?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 292 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.