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Italian Riviera Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Italian Riviera, Italy in October.

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Planning a getaway to Italian Riviera, Italy this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Italian Riviera in October

Italian Riviera, Italy is a region in Italy. October in Italian Riviera generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in La Spezia.

For a closer look at conditions across Italian Riviera, Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sanremo with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in La Spezia with 205 mm (8.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. La Spezia 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 Italian Riviera by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Italian Riviera — and find the best time to visit. (based on La Spezia)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Italian Riviera in October

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

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 Italian Riviera

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

Temperature range in Italian Riviera (October)

Precipitation variation in Italian Riviera (October)

La Spezia

In October La Spezia 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in La Spezia →

Portofino

In October Portofino generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°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
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
174 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Portofino →

Levanto

In October Levanto 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
175 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 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 Levanto →

Imperia

In October Imperia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
205 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Imperia →

Sanremo

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
205 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sanremo →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Italian Riviera in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
La Spezia 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Portofino 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Levanto 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Imperia 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Sanremo 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Rapallo 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)

Italian Riviera weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italian Riviera, Italy in October?

Italian Riviera, Italy typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in La Spezia average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Italian Riviera, Italy in October?

In La Spezia, the average daytime high in October is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Italian Riviera, Italy get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. La Spezia records an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Italian Riviera, Italy.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Italian Riviera, Italy?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Italian Riviera, Italy due to the typically poor weather in La Spezia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in La Spezia. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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