Climate in Bergamo (Lombardy)

The climate of Bergamo is moderately continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in northern Italy, in Lombardy, about 40 km (25 mi) north-east of Milan. The lower part of the city is located about 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level, while the upper part is located from 270 to 400 meters (885 to 1,300 ft).
In the north, in the River Serio Valley, which then reaches the city, we find Albino, Nembro and Alzano Lombardo, while to the north-east is Lake Iseo.
The proximity of the Prealps increases thunderstorms in late spring and summer compared to the lower Po valley.



Winter, from December to February, is cold, damp and gray. There are periods in which the temperature remains around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) even in the daytime, especially in December and January, and the sky remains overcast for long periods.
Typically, by the second half of February, the temperature tends to increase, and highs exceed quite often 10 °C (50 °F).
Fog, which was once common, has become rarer, and is formed only in periods with Atlantic high pressure.
The wind is usually weak or absent, even if the breeze from the Serio valley can blow at night and in the early morning. In addition, a moderate or strong wind can blow from time to time, the föhn, a warm, dry wind that comes down from the Alps and is able to bring clear skies and good visibility. When the föhn blows, the temperature can exceed 15 °C (59 °F) even in the middle of winter. In January 2007, it reached 22 °C (71.5 °F).
Snow in Bergamo usually falls at least once every year, although it tends to melt soon enough. On average, around 30 centimeters (12 inches) of snow fall per year. In January 1985 the snow reached 70 cm (27.5 in) in height.
Every now and then, cold air masses from Eastern Europe can bring quite intense frosts, though the temperature rarely drops below -10 °C (14 °F). However, the temperature reached -20 °C (-4 °F) in February 1956 and -15 °C (5 °F) in January 1985.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny, at least in the morning. However, the temperature is a little lower than in Milan. Furthermore, the upper part of Bergamo is milder: at an altitude of 300 metres (985 ft), the temperature is about one degree Celsius (1.8 °F) lower than that of the airport.
Sometimes, an Atlantic front, able to bring cool and rainy weather, can affect this area even in summer; more often, on sunny days, thunderstorms can erupt in the afternoon or evening.
During heat waves, which are becoming increasingly more frequent, the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 39 °C (102.2 °F) and was set in July 1983.

Best Time

The best period to visit Bergamo is that of spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month. However, you have to take into account some rainy days in both periods.
Summer can be hot, although some days can be acceptable, especially in June. In summer, and sometimes in May, sudden thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening must be put into account.

Bergamo - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.8 °C (38.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1105 millimeters (43.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest month (February) to 125 mm (4.9 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 1825 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bergamo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -0.2 °C (31.7 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.8 °C (16.2 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) and a maximum of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (40 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.2 °C (36 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.9 °C (100.2 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in September 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 31.6 °C (88.9 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.8 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.3 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33.2 °F) and a maximum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).