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San Gimignano Climate by Month

San Gimignano has a typical inland Mediterranean climate.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to San Gimignano can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, San Gimignano experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 970 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives high rainfall, averaging 132 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 34 mm over 6 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 San Gimignano. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Siena, Italy (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Siena, Italy (29 KM, 18 Miles).

The best time of year to visit San Gimignano in Italy

During the months of May, September 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:
  • When is summer in San Gimignano?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in San Gimignano?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in San Gimignano?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San Gimignano?
    November tops the wettest month list with 132 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San Gimignano?
    July is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San Gimignano?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for San Gimignano

    Thu   Nov 21
    16°C | 3°C
    W 25 km/h
    9.4 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    16°C | 3°C
    SW 25 km/h
    1 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    12°C | 1°C
    SE 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain