Climate - Ravenna (Emilia Romagna)

In Ravenna, the climate is semi-continental. Winters are quite cold, while summers are hot and sunny, a little stuffy but tempered by the breeze.
The city is located in northern Italy, in Romagna, a few kilometers away from the coast of the Adriatic Sea and at 44 degrees north latitude.
On the coast there are towns such as Casalborsetti, Marina di Ravenna, Punta Marina and Lido Adriano.
North of Ravenna is a wetland, the Valli di Comacchio, and even further north is the Po river delta.
This area is a little milder than the Po Valley, however it is exposed to the cold bora wind, which blows in gusts from the plains of Eastern Europe, especially in the cold half year. On the other hand, warm winds can blow, the sirocco from the southeast and the garbino, the wind from the Apennines, from the southwest.



In winter, from December to February, there can be cold, gray and foggy periods, throughout less often than in Emilia. However, the wind can increase the feeling of cold, especially when the Bora blows.
Snow in Ravenna is quite rare, because during cold waves, the wind blows directly from the sea. On average, 15 cm (6 in) of snow fall per year. However, when the air mass is very cold it can also snow, and sometimes the snow can be abundant. In February 1929, the thickness of the snow reached 108 cm (42.5 in) in height, while in February 2012, it reached one meter (39 in).
During cold spells, which are becoming rarer due to global warming, the temperature can drop to -7/-8 °C (18/19 °F) or below. In February 2012, it dropped to -16 °C (3 °F).

The summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny. The breeze from the sea makes the heat much more bearable than in the cities of Emilia.
However, sometimes it can be very hot, especially when the wind blows from the south. In July 2007, the temperature reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F).
Sometimes there may be some rainy days even in summer, or thunderstorms may break out in the afternoon or in the evening.

Best Time

The best time to go to Ravenna and the Adriatic coast for beach holidays, is the summer, from June to August, with a preference for July and August, since they are the hottest and sunniest months of the year, and when the sea is warmest as well.
To visit the city, you can choose the periods from mid-April to mid-June and from early September to early October. However, some rainy days must be taken into account in both periods.

Ravenna - Climate data

In Ravenna, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.4 °C (39.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Ravenna, precipitation amounts to 655 millimeters (25.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (January, July) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Ravenna, the sea temperature ranges from 10.5 °C (51 °F) in February to 26 °C (79 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Ravenna, there are on average around 2290 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Ravenna - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Ravenna is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.4 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.1 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.6 °C (16.5 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it reached 18.9 °C (66 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Ravenna is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -15.8 °C (3.6 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in February 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Ravenna is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.8 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °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 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 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 43% 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 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Ravenna is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (65 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% 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 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Ravenna is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 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 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Ravenna is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) in June 2006.
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 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 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 60% 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 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Ravenna is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% 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 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Ravenna is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 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 Ravenna is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °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 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) in September 2008.
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 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Ravenna is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.5 °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 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Ravenna is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F) and a maximum of 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in November 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Ravenna is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.7 °F) and a maximum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -10.5 °C (13.1 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.