Subtropical and mild all year round

Liguria stands for a picturesque landscape, good food, good wine and the classic dolce vita. An essential part of the lifestyle that the region in northwestern Italy exudes also results from the climate. The climatic conditions in Liguria are special and actually rather untypical for northern or central Italy. These peculiarities make the place even more attractive for tourists and allow pleasant conditions throughout the year. In the following you will find everything you need to know about the climate in Liguria.

Geographical peculiarities lead to a mild climate all year round

From a geographical point of view, Liguria can be described as a region with extreme conditions. This is due to the mountains and hills that cover around 99 percent of the total area. You hit the Mediterranean coast directly, which makes the landscape even more unusual and unique. In almost every place in Liguria, the following applies: Where the water stops, the rocks immediately rise again.

This unusual and extreme topography results in a pronounced mild climatewhich is all year round holds. Liguria is divided into wind-protected and less wind-protected regions. In some places there are pleasant peculiarities: They are illuminated by the sun all day long, but at the same time they are blown by refreshingly cool winds. The mountain ranges, which are mainly in the north and east of Liguria, keep the colder winds off. At the same time, the sea stores heat in winter. In summer, however, the water provides cooling, which is why it rarely stiflingly hot is.

In summary: The special geography means it very well with Liguria from a climatic point of view: The climate shines through its year-round mildness. The temperatures are not too cold in winter and in the Summer not too warm. A comparable climatic zone can only be found in Italy many hundreds of kilometers further south - in the region around the Gulf of Naples. The subtropical climate is an Eldorado for your health and well-being.

The annual climate in Liguria

Throughout the year, the Mediterranean climate in Liguria holds one average temperature of 20 ° C. The region shines on average over the year 206 dry days, the annual precipitation is 485 mm. The average humidity is measured at 69 percent. The UV index is five.

The fluctuations in temperatures are low over the year, which is especially true for the areas on the coast. Precipitation continues to decrease from the east of Liguria to the west. This is because the air currents run parallel to the coast and the mountains often catch the rain.

The mountains to the north are up to 2000 meters high and serve as heat storage for the sea. This so-called warm air chamber is related to the sea temperatures, which are barely below 15 ° C in winter and barely above 26 ° C in summer.

Climate in Liguria in summer

Even in summer, the average temperatures in Liguria are below 30 ° C. This also applies to the maximum temperatures, which rarely reach this mark. The hottest month is August with an average of 28 ° C. The driest month is July, the one Sunshine duration of about ten hours a day has to offer.

Climate in Liguria in winter

Even in winter it is very sunny in Liguria and often lunch or dinner can even be enjoyed outdoors without any problems. The coldest month is January when the average temperature is 7 ° C. However, daytime temperatures of less than 15 degrees are not the rule even in winter.

Climate in Liguria in spring

Many tourists consider that Spring as the ideal travel time - what has to do with the climate. The temperatures are over 15 ° C on average and the rainy days are manageable. The water temperature during this time is between 14 ° C and 18 ° C, which is quite inviting for bathing.

Climate in Liguria in autumn

Red and yellow leaves and numerous other bright colors represent autumn in Liguria! The air temperature can be up to 25 ° C and the water temperature is between 16 ° C - 21 ° C. However, more precipitation is to be expected than is the case in the other seasons.

The rainiest months are October and November with an average of up to 70 mm of precipitation.

Our tip for Liguria

A climatically best season in Liguria cannot be called as classic as it is elsewhere. The subtropical climate invites you to swim all year round and the overall climate is among the best in Italy. While the Northern Italian lakes, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore, Ticino and South Tyrol only have 6 months of summer and then frost, snow, ice and fog, this begins Mediterranean climate only on the Mediterranean and guaranteed mildness and sun all year round.

A particularly beautiful place can be found around Di Ponente, in which you will find unspent and authentic impressions, pleasant temperatures and a year-round feel-good climate!