Climate - Cervia (Emilia Romagna)

In Cervia, the climate is semi-continental. Winters are quite cold, while summers are hot and sunny, a little stuffy but tempered by the breeze.
The city is located in northern Italy, in Romagna, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, 20 km (12 mi) south of Ravenna and at 44 degrees north latitude.
This area is a little milder than the Po Valley, however it is exposed to the cold bora wind, which blows in gusts from the plains of Eastern Europe, especially in the cold half year. On the other hand, warm winds can blow, the sirocco from the southeast and the garbino, the wind from the Apennines, from the southwest.



In winter, from December to February, there can be cold, gray and foggy periods, throughout less often than in Emilia. However, the wind can increase the feeling of cold, especially when the Bora blows.
Snow in Cervia is quite rare, because during cold periods, the wind blows directly from the sea. However, when the air mass is very cold, it can also snow, and sometimes the snow can be abundant. On average, 12 cm (4.7 in) of snow fall per year. In February 2012, a total of about one meter (39.3 in) of snow fell.
During cold spells, which are becoming rarer due to global warming, the temperature can drop to -7/-8 °C (18/19 °F) or below. In February 1956 it dropped to -17 °C (1.5 °F), while in January 1985 it dropped to -16.5 °C (2.5 °F).

The summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny. The breeze from the sea makes the heat much more bearable than in the cities of Emilia.
However, sometimes it can be very hot, especially when the wind blows from the south. In July 1983 the temperature reached 39 °C (102 °F).
Sometimes there may be some rainy days even in summer, or thunderstorms may break out in the afternoon or in the evening.

Best Time

The best time to go to Cervia and the Adriatic coast for beach holidays, is the summer, from June to August, with a preference for July and August, since they are the hottest and sunniest months of the year, and when the sea is warmest as well.
To visit the city, you can choose the periods from mid-April to mid-June and from early September to early October. However, some rainy days must be taken into account in both periods.

Cervia - Climate data

In Cervia, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.4 °C (76.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Cervia, precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Cervia, the sea temperature ranges from 10.5 °C (51 °F) in February to 26 °C (79 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Cervia, there are on average around 2320 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Cervia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Cervia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1 °C (33.8 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.4 °C (16.9 °F) in January 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it reached 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) in January 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Cervia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.4 °C (34.6 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -14.2 °C (6.4 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Cervia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.9 °C (40.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 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 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Cervia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °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 3 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Cervia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Cervia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °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 (53 °F). However, it dropped to 7.3 °C (45.1 °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 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Cervia is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F) in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Cervia is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Cervia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.0 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °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 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 4.9 °C (40.8 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Cervia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in October 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Cervia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.3 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25.4 °C (77.7 °F) in November 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 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 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Cervia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.6 °F) and a maximum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -8.8 °C (16.2 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.