Climate in Campobasso (Molise)

The climate of Campobasso is temperate, with quite cold winters and warm summers.
The city is the capital of the Molise region and is located in the southern Apennines, 700 meters (2,300 feet) above sea level (although the meteorological station is at 800 meters or 2,600 feet, at the Monforte Castle).

Precipitation amounts to 560 millimeters (22 inches) per year.

The winter, from December to February, is quite cold, and characterized by sunny periods alternating with rainy periods.
Temperatures are typically above freezing, but the city is exposed to cold air masses from the northeast, which can lead to periods of snow and frost. Snowfalls can also be abundant. On average, about one meter (40 inches) of snow falls per year. Snow can also fall in March, and occasionally even in April.
The coldest record is -11 °C (12 °F), recorded in February 1956, January 1963 and January 1968. On other occasions, the temperature dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in December 1961, January 1979 and at the end of February 2018. In January 2017, there was a day with a minimum -9 °C (16 °F) and a maximum -8 °C (17.5 °F). A daily maximum of -8 °C (17.5 °F) was also recorded in February 1956, while in January 1963, the maximum was -9 °C (16 °F) for a couple of days.
In March, the temperature dropped to -9.5 °C (15 °F) in 1963, -8 °C (17.5 °F) in 1971, -8.5 °C (16.5 °F) in 1987, and -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in 2005.
The summer is warm to hot and sunny, with rare rainy days and some thunderstorms.
Generally, the heat is not excessive, and definitely more pleasant than in the plains of central-southern Italy, also because the humidity is not high.
Sometimes, however, there can be very hot periods due to the sirocco, which are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can reach and exceed 35 °C (95 °F). In July 1983, the temperature reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F), while in July 2023 (when there was one day with a low of 30 °C or 86 °F), it reached 38.2 °C (100.7 °F). In August 2017, there were 7 days with highs of 37/38 °C (98.5/100.5 °F), and the minimum was 28 °C (82.5) for a couple of days.



The sun shines less often than along the coasts of central and southern Italy.

Best Time

To visit Campobasso, you can choose the period from mid-May to mid-June and the month of September. In July and August, the heat is generally bearable, but sometimes it can be intense.

Campobasso - Climate data

In Campobasso, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.7 °C (40.4 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 560 millimeters (22 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2115 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Campobasso - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.7 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (35.9 °F) and a maximum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.5 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in February 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) and a maximum of 11 °C (51.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.4 °C (18.7 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 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 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.2 °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 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in June 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 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 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in July 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 8.4 °C (47.1 °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 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in September 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °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 -0.8 °C (30.6 °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 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in December 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).