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Cinque Terre Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cinque Terre, Italy in October.

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Thinking about venturing to Cinque Terre, Italy this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cinque Terre in October

Cinque Terre, Italy is a region in Italy. October in Cinque Terre generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Manarola.

For specific regional insights in Cinque Terre, Italy, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

October is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 205 mm (8.1 in) in Manarola. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Manarola.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Manarola receives about 175 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Cinque Terre by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cinque Terre — and find the best time to visit. (based on Manarola)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cinque Terre in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cinque Terre.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cinque Terre

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Cinque Terre, Italy?

Temperature range in Cinque Terre (October)

Precipitation variation in Cinque Terre (October)

Manarola

In October Manarola generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Manarola →

Monterosso al Mare

In October Monterosso al Mare generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
202 mm (8 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Monterosso al Mare →

Riomaggiore

In October Riomaggiore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Riomaggiore →

Vernazza

In October Vernazza generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
203 mm (8 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vernazza →

Corniglia

In October Corniglia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Corniglia →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cinque Terre in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manarola 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Monterosso al Mare 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Riomaggiore 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Vernazza 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Corniglia 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 204 mm (8 in)

Cinque Terre weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cinque Terre, Italy in October?

October in Cinque Terre, Italy brings unpleasant weather. In Manarola, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Cinque Terre, Italy in October?

Daytime temperatures in Manarola peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in October, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Cinque Terre, Italy get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Cinque Terre, Italy peaks during October. Manarola averages roughly 205 mm (8.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Cinque Terre, Italy?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Manarola, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cinque Terre, Italy.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Manarola. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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