Picciano Temperature by Month
Picciano in Abruzzo, Italy sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 10°C (50°F) in January and 29°C (84°F) in August, averaging 19°C (66°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Picciano Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Picciano is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 20°C (68°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Picciano by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 276 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Picciano vs Italy
The map below shows the annual temperature across Italy. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Picciano vs World: Temperature Compared
Picciano's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Picciano?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Picciano, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 74% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 71% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Picciano's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Picciano climate page.
