Weather and climate in Pordenone (Friuli Venezia Giulia)

The climate of Pordenone is moderately continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in northeastern Italy, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, at 46 degrees north latitude. About 15 km (9 mi) to the north-west are the Belluno Pre-Alps, with Mount Cavallo, Lake Santa Croce and the plateau of Cansiglio. We are in the Venetian plain, which has a slightly milder climate than the Po valley (see Milan, Turin), but also a little more windy, given that it is exposed to both the bora (cold and dry north-east wind) and the sirocco (mild south-east wind).



Winter, from December to February, is cold. There may be cold and foggy periods, in which the temperature remains close to freezing even during the day, although more rarely than in Milan.
Snow in Pordenone is rare, because with the cold wind from the north-east, the weather is generally dry, while with the sirocco, the wind comes directly from the sea, the temperature exceeds freezing and therefore it rains. Sometimes, however, it can snow. On average, less than 10 cm (4 in) fall per year. Generally, the snow does not exceed 5/10 cm (2/4 in) even in the heaviest snowfalls, although 45 cm (17.5 in) of snow fell in January 1985.
Every now and then, cold air masses from Eastern Europe can bring quite intense frosts, though the temperature rarely drops below -10 °C (14 °F). At Aviano airport, the temperature dropped to -16 °C (3 °F) in January 1963.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy. The heat is felt because of high humidity, although a bit of breeze comes from the sea in the afternoon.
Sometimes, an Atlantic front, able to bring cool and rainy weather, can affect this area even in summer; more often, on sunny days, thunderstorms can erupt in the afternoon or evening.
During heat waves, which are becoming increasingly more frequent, the temperature can reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F).

Best Time

The best period to visit Pordenone is that of spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month. However, you have to take into account some rainy days in both periods.
Summer can be hot, although some days can be acceptable, especially in June. In summer, and sometimes in May, sudden thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening must be put into account.

Pordenone - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.8 °C (38.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 23.6 °C (74.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1375 millimeters (54.1 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 74 mm (2.9 in) in the driest month (January) to 162 mm (6.4 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.

Pordenone - 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 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of -0.7 °C (30.7 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 16 °C (60.8 °F) in January 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 74 mm (2.9 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 77 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.2 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 3.7 °C (38.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -9.2 °C (15.4 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 92 mm (3.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66 °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 -4.8 °C (23.4 °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 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 117 mm (4.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °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 1991.
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 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 138 mm (5.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in August 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 118 mm (4.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °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 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in September 2002.
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 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 132 mm (5.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in October 2003.
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 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 144 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 162 mm (6.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) and a maximum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).