Climate - Perugia (Italy)

The climate of Perugia can be described as transitional Mediterranean, since it has relatively cold winters, and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in central Italy, in the Umbria region, of which it is the capital, at an altitude varying between 300 and 500 meters (1,000 and 1,600 feet).
At the meteorological station, located at the Sant'Egidio airport, 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F). Compared to the city center, this station generally measures slightly higher temperatures during the day and lower at night. Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 820 millimeters (32.3 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (July) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest (November). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is quite cold.
There are quite mild periods, in which Atlantic currents prevail, during which there can also be rainy days.
During periods of high pressure, especially in December, fog can form, and it can sometimes persist even during the day.
On the other hand, the cold north wind, the Tramontana, can can bring about cold periods, sometimes even in March, in which snow can also fall. Generally, snowfalls are not abundant, because the city is located on the Tyrrhenian side, and also at a certain distance from the sea. Typically, snow reaches 20-30 cm (8/12 in) during major snow events, although in December 1996, the snow depth reached half a meter (20 in).
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature can drop to -5/-6 °C (21/23 °F) even in periods of good weather, due to mere night cooling, while during the most intense cold waves, it can drop even lower.
The temperature reached -12 °C (10.5 °F) in January 1968 and in January 1979, -9 °C (16 °F) in January 1981, -16 °C (3 °F) in January 1985, -13 °C (8.5 °F) in February 1986, -17 °C (1.5 °F) in February 1991, -15 °C (5 °F) in December 1996, and -9 °C (16 °F) in late February 2018.

The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare rainy days and a few thunderstorms coming from the Apennines.
Usually, the humidity is not high and the air becomes cool at night, however, there can also be very hot periods.
The heat record, 41 °C (106 °F), was recorded in August 2017, when scorching heat lasted more than a week. Previously, the temperature had reached 39.5 °C (103 °F) in July 1983, and 40 °C (104 °F) in July 2005 and in July 2012.



On average, there are around 2,110 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best times to visit Perugia 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.

Perugia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Perugia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) and a maximum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in January 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62.6 °F) in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In February, the weather in Perugia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 1.6 °C (34.8 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -17 °C (1.4 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in February 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 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 35% 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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In March, the weather in Perugia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4 °C (39.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in March 2005.
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 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 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 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In April, the weather in Perugia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Perugia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °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 2 °C (35.6 °F) in May 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 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 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In June, the weather in Perugia is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.3 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 6.1 °C (43 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the weather in Perugia is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in July 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Perugia is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Perugia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 7 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Perugia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °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 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Perugia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In December, the weather in Perugia is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -14.8 °C (5.4 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 17.8 °C (64 °F) in December 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 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 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).