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Sondrio Climate by Month

The climate in Sondrio is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Sondrio, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a very cold -1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -11°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sondrio experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1564 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Sondrio, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 178 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 66 mm over 15 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Sondrio, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sondrio?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August, October and November.
  • When is winter in Sondrio?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sondrio?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sondrio?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sondrio?
    June tops the wettest month list with 178 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sondrio?
    January is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sondrio?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 200 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sondrio

    Tue   Dec 03
    12°C | 7°C
    E 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    11°C | 2°C
    N 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    9°C | 1°C
    NE 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain