Climate - Pescara (Italy)

The climate of Pescara is almost Mediterranean. In fact, exposure to the cold winds of Eastern Europe makes the winter, at least in certain situations, a little colder than in the classic Mediterranean climate. On the other hand, the summer is hot and sunny.
The city is located in central Italy, in the Abruzzo region and on the Adriatic coast.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7 °C (44.5 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 24 °C (75 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 660 millimeters (26 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (May) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest (November). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is quite mild. In periods of good weather, fog can form.
There are mild periods, in which Atlantic currents prevail, and the temperature reaches 15 °C (59 °F), during which there can also be rainy days. When the warm wind from the south-west (Garbino) blows, which comes down from the Apennines, the temperature can reach and exceed 20 °C (68 °F) even in the middle of winter. In both months of January when the temperature dropped below -10 °C (14 °F), January 1979 and January 1985 (see below), at the end of the month, thanks to the Garbino, the temperature reached 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the other hand, the wind from Eastern Europe, sometimes even in March, can bring about cold periods, in which snow can also fall. In February 2012, it snowed for nine days, and the snow reached half a meter (20 inches) of height.
Given the location on the coast, frosts are generally not intense, and on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature does not go below -4/-5 °C (23/25 °F). However, during the most intense cold spells, it dipped lower.
The temperature reached -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in February 1956, -8 °C (17.5 °F) in January 1963, -9.5 °C (15 °F) in January 1967, -13 °C (8.5 °F) in January 1979 (record), -9 °C (16 °F) in January 1981, -11.5 °C (11.5 °F) in January 1985, -7 °C (19.5 °F) in March 1987, and -8 °C (17.5 °F) in December 2010.

The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare rainy days and a few thunderstorms coming from the Apennines. Generally, it is less hot than in Rome, and the breeze blows from the sea in the afternoon, however, there can be hot and sultry periods, moreover, sometimes the Garbino can bring some torrid days.
The temperature reached 40 °C (104 °F) in July 1983, in August 1988, in August 1994, in July 2000, and in mid-September 2015, and 41 °C (106 °F) in August 2017.



On average, there are around 2,220 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the sun is a little less frequent than on the Tyrrhenian side and in southern Italy. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 13 °C (55 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best periods to visit Pescara are spring and autumn, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June and in the month of September. However, in both periods, some rainy days are possible. The best months to go to the beach are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Pescara - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Pescara is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.9 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.3 °F) and a maximum of 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 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 February, the weather in Pescara is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.7 °C (21.7 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Pescara is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.9 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.1 °C (21 °F) in March 1996.
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 33 °C (91.4 °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 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Pescara is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.9 °C (28.6 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 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 May, the weather in Pescara is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Pescara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °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 (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Pescara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Pescara is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Pescara is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in September 2007.
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 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 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 October, the weather in Pescara is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in October 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% 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 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Pescara is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) in November 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in November 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Pescara is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 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 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.