Climate - Pisa (Tuscany)

The climate of Pisa is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the north of Tuscany, 10 km (6 miles) from the coast.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 910 millimeters (36 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (July) to 145 mm (5.7 in) in the wettest (November). Autumn is clearly the wettest season, when the rains can be abundant. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is mild.
During periods of high pressure, at night the temperature can approach freezing, and fog can form, but usually the sun comes out during the day.
There are also periods of bad weather, with clouds and rain.
The wind from the north, the tramontana, brings cold and sunny days, with highs below 10 °C (50 °F) and possible light frosts at night. Sometimes, there can be particularly cold days, in which the maximum remains around 5 °C (41 °F) despite the sun.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to around -5 °C (23 °F), but can sometimes drop lower.
At San Giusto airport, the temperature dropped to -11 °C (12 °F) in February 1956, to -12 °C (10.5 °F) in January 1968, to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in March 1971, to -14 °C (7 °F) (record) in January 1985, and to -8 °C (17.5 °F) in February 1993. After the year 2000, it dropped to -7 °C (19.5 °F) in February 2012.
Due to local conditions (the sea to the west and the protection offered by Mount Pisano to the east), snow in Pisa is very rare, even rarer than in other areas of the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian side. However, snow whitened the city in December 2009, December 2010 and early March 2018.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare thunderstorms. During the day, it is hot, though less than in Florence, moreover, the sea breeze blows in the afternoon.
Sometimes, however, there can be particularly hot and muggy periods. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
The record temperature of 38.5 °C (101.5 °F) was registered in August 2011. Previously, the temperature had reached 38 °C (100.5 °F) in July 1983 and in August 2003.



On average, there are around 2,430 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges between 13.5 °C (56 °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 times to visit Pisa 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 be hot, especially in the second half of the month.
The best months to go to the beach are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Pisa - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Pisa is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in January 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. 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 February, the weather in Pisa is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.7 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37.1 °F) and a maximum of 12.5 °C (54.6 °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 February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in February 1991.
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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. 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 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Pisa is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.4 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °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 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 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 44% 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 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Pisa is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °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 2 °C (36 °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 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Pisa is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 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 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Pisa is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 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 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Pisa is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in July 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Pisa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Pisa is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 6 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 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Pisa is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F) in October 2007.
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 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Pisa is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.7 °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 °C (26.6 °F) in November 1998.
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 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 9 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 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Pisa is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.0 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.9 °C (38.9 °F) and a maximum of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in December 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% 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 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.