Climate - Latina (Lazio)

The climate of Latina is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the south of Lazio, a region of central Italy, in the plain called Agro Pontino, a short distance from the sea. To the south-west, on the coast, are Anzio and Nettuno, which are part of the province of Rome, while to the south-east are Sabaudia and San Felice Circeo. To the north-east are the Lepini Mountains, beyond which is the Latina valley, and further north the Apennines.

Winter, from December to February, is mild, with sunny periods but also periods of bad weather. Sometimes the rains can be abundant, and this can also happen in autumn, in October and in November.
Snow in Latina is very rare, given the location near the sea and protected by the mountains to the north. In fact, Latina is one of the least snowy cities in Italy. Occasionally, a light and short snowfall can be observed, but to see an accumulation of a few centimeters (1 cm = 0.4 in) you have to wait several years. This happened in February 1956, January 1985, February 1986, and December 2010.
During cold waves, the temperature typically drops a few degrees below freezing. During the exceptional cold spell of January 1985, however, the temperature dropped to -9 °C (16 °F), and there was one day with a maximum of -1 °C (30 °F).



The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare thunderstorms that can arrive from the Apennines.
The breeze from the sea tempers the heat a bit, however, there can be sultry periods. Furthermore, during heat waves of African origin, the temperature can reach 38-40 °C (100-104 °F). In August 2017, it reached 42.4 °C (108.3 °F).

Best Time

The best times to visit Latina are spring and autumn, ie from mid-April to mid-June and from September to early October. In June, the weather is often nice, but it can sometimes get hot, especially in the second half of the month.
The best months for a beach holiday are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Latina - Climate data

In Latina, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.5 °C (47.4 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Latina, precipitation amounts to 985 millimeters (38.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 120 mm (4.7 in) in the wettest ones (October, November) Here is the average precipitation.
At Latina, the sea temperature ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) in February to 26 °C (79 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Latina, there are on average around 2645 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Latina - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Latina is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.8 °C (21.6 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Latina is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Latina is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.9 °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 -3 °C (26.6 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in March 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Latina is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Latina is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in May 2009.
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 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Latina is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °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 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) in June 2006.
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 37.8 °C (100 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 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 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Latina is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in July 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Latina is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 42.4 °C (108.3 °F) in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 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 Latina is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °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 12 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Latina is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Latina is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Latina is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.7 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in December 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 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 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.