Climate - Brescia (Italy)

The climate of Brescia is moderately continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in Lombardy, east of Milan, and at the foot of the Pre-Alps, whose proximity increases thunderstorms in late spring and summer compared to the lower Po valley.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 890 millimeters (35 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (February) to 110 mm (4.3 in) in the wettest (October). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is cold, damp and gray. Temperatures often remain around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) also 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 very common, has become rarer, and is formed only in periods with Atlantic high pressure.
The wind is usually weak or absent, except when the föhn blows, 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 20 °C (68 °F).
Snow in Brescia usually falls at least once every year, although it tends to melt soon enough. On average, around 25 centimeters (10 inches) of snow fall per year.
In January 1985, after the cold record, there was an exceptional snowfall, in which the snow reached 90 cm (35 in) in height. Two years later, in January 1987, the snow reached almost half a meter (20 in). Subsequently, snow depth reached 35 cm (13.5 in) in December 1996 and 30 cm (12 in) in January 2006, while on other occasions it reached 15 cm (6 in).
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 -14.5 °C (6 °F) in February 1956, -16.5 °C (2.5 °F) in January 1966, -16 °C (3 °F) in January 1979, -19.5 °C (-3 °F) in January 1985, -15 °C (5 °F) in January 1987, and -14 °C (7 °F) in February 1991 and in December 2005.



Summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny. The heat is felt because of high humidity and low to no wind.
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 temperature reached 36 °C (97 °F) in July 1983, 38.5 °C (101.5 °F) in August 2003, 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in July 2010, 38 °C (100.5 °F) in July 2015 and in August 2017, and 36 °C (97 °F) in late June 2019.

Best Time

The best period to visit Brescia 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.

Brescia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Brescia is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.5 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.1 °C (43.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In February, the weather in Brescia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14 °C (6.8 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the weather in Brescia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.1 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.4 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 27.3 °C (81.1 °F) in March 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In April, the weather in Brescia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In May, the weather in Brescia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 35.3 °C (95.5 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Brescia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Brescia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In August, the weather in Brescia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In September, the weather in Brescia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.7 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.8 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (77 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Brescia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °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 (76.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Brescia is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.5 °C (40.2 °F) and a maximum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -6.3 °C (20.7 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 22.8 °C (73 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Brescia is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.1 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -0.5 °C (31.2 °F) and a maximum of 6.6 °C (43.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.2 °C (6.4 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).