, 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.
, 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).
, 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
, 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).
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.
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.
, 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.
, 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.8 °C, with a minimum of
-0.2 °C and a maximum of
7.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.8 °C in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
5.2 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.2 °C, with a minimum of
0.7 °C and a maximum of
9.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
21.7 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
6.2 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.4 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
14.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-8 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
27.9 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
7.6 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.1 °C, with a minimum of
8.1 °C and a maximum of
18.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
31.9 °C in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, 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 of
7.8 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.8 °C, with a minimum of
12.5 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.2 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, 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 of
7.9 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
16.5 °C and a maximum of
27.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.6 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, 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 of
7.9 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.1 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
29.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
36.6 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, 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 of
8 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
24 °C, with a minimum of
18.7 °C and a maximum of
29.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.7 °C in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37.9 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, 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 of
7.6 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in September 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
31.6 °C in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, 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 of
6.8 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.3 °C, with a minimum of
10.3 °C and a maximum of
18.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.4 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30.4 °C in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, 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 of
5.8 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.8 °C, with a minimum of
5.1 °C and a maximum of
12.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-7 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
27.9 °C in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, 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 of
5.2 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.5 °C, with a minimum of
0.6 °C and a maximum of
8.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
19 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
5 kph.