Val d'Orcia Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Val d'Orcia, Italy in February.

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Pienza Montalcino San Quirico dʼOrcia Castiglione dʼOrcia

Thinking about venturing to Val d'Orcia, Italy this February 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 Val d'Orcia in February

Val d'Orcia, Italy is a region in Italy. February in Val d'Orcia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Pienza.

To explore the conditions in Val d'Orcia, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Montalcino with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Radicofani with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Pienza gets approximately 125 hours of sunlight in February, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Val d'Orcia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Val d'Orcia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pienza)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Val d'Orcia in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Val d'Orcia.

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 Val d'Orcia

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Val d'Orcia, Italy?

Temperature range in Val d'Orcia (February)

Precipitation variation in Val d'Orcia (February)

Pienza

In February Pienza generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
125 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Pienza →

Montalcino

In February Montalcino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
125 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Montalcino →

San Quirico dʼOrcia

In February San Quirico dʼOrcia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
125 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in San Quirico dʼOrcia →

Castiglione dʼOrcia

In February Castiglione dʼOrcia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
125 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Castiglione dʼOrcia →

Radicofani

In February Radicofani generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
125 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Radicofani →

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In our records: Italy February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Italy in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Italy dropped to -28°C (-18°F) in Livigno on February 6, 2012.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Italy was -18°C (0°F) in Livigno on February 9, 1986.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Val d'Orcia in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pienza 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Montalcino 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
San Quirico dʼOrcia 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Castiglione dʼOrcia 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Radicofani 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Bagno Vignoni 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Val d'Orcia weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Val d'Orcia, Italy in February?

In February, Val d'Orcia, Italy generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Pienza sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Val d'Orcia, Italy in February?

Pienza averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Val d'Orcia, Italy get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Pienza averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Val d'Orcia, Italy.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Val d'Orcia, Italy?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Pienza, February may not be the ideal time to visit Val d'Orcia, Italy.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Pienza. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.

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