Weather and climate in Ferrara (Emilia Romagna)

In Ferrara, there is a semi-continental climate. Winters are quite cold and damp, while summers are hot and muggy.
The city is located in northern Italy, in Emilia, 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from the coast of the Adriatic Sea and at almost 45 degrees north latitude. To the north, a short distance from the city, near Pontelagoscuro, flows the river Po.



Winter, from December to February, is cold, humid and dull. Temperatures can remain around 0 °C (32 °F) even during the day, especially in December and January, and the sky remains overcast for many days.
Fog, which in the past was fairly frequent, has become rarer in recent decades, to the point that now, it only occurs in periods when the Atlantic high pressure system dominates.
Snow in Ferrara is less frequent than in Bologna and in the cities of western Emilia. However, an average of almost 20 cm (8 in) of snow falls per year. In January 1985, a total of 75 cm (29.5 in) of snow fell.
During cold spells, which are becoming rarer due to global warming, the temperature can drop to -10 °C (14 °F) or below. In January 1985 it dropped to -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F).

Summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny.
The air feels hotter because of humidity and poor ventilation, conditions typical of the Po Valley. Ferrara is a particularly hot and humid city, given that it is located a few meters above sea level, near the Po and in an area where the breeze often doesn't arrive or arrives weakened, even though the sea is not very far.
During heat waves, which are becoming more frequent, the temperature can reach 37/38 °C (99/100 °F) or above. In August 2017, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F), and reached or exceeded 40 °C (104 °F) for five days in a row.
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 times to visit Ferrara are spring and early summer, particularly from mid-April to mid-June. September is also a good month. However, some rainy days must be taken into account in both periods.
Summer can be very hot, although it can give some acceptable days, especially in June. You have to take into account, in summer and sometimes in May, some afternoon or evening thunderstorms.

Ferrara - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.7 °C (38.7 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 625 millimeters (24.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest ones (October, November) Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2240 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Ferrara - 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 3.7 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.3 °C (4.5 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 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 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) in March 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 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 67%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °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 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 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 65%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °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 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.8 °C (46 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °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 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in October 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °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 -4 °C (24.8 °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 (66.5 °F). However, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.1 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (34 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.2 °C (11.8 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) in December 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).