Weather and climate in Rimini (Emilia Romagna)

In Rimini, and in the neighboring towns of the Adriatic Coast, such as Riccione and Cattolica, 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 outside of the Po Valley and on the coast, but enough to the north to be affected, during cold periods, by the Bora, a cold wind that blows in gusts from the plains of Eastern Europe, especially in the cold half of the year.
The city, however, is also subject to the Sirocco, or more precisely to the Garbino, a mild or hot southwest wind that descends from the mountains, but that may come originally from Africa.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is 4.7 °C (40.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is 24.2 °C (75.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation is moderate, in fact, it amounts to 645 millimeters (25.5 inches) per year; the rains are well distributed over the seasons, even though there is a maximum in autumn. However, summer is the season in which the rains are rarest; in this season, and in late spring, they can occur in the form of thunderstorms.
Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is cold enough, although it is not as cold as in the Po Valley. However, the wind can increase the feeling of cold, especially when the Bora blows.
In periods of high pressure, fog can form.
There is a moderate amount of rainy days, although the winter is the least rainy season.
When the south wind blows, the temperature becomes milder, and in the daytime, it can reach and sometimes exceed 15 °C (59 °F).
Snowfalls in Rimini are quite common, in the sense that you can see some flakes in most years, however, they are rarer than in the interior of Romagna, and are generally not abundant. In any case, there can be cold spells, with temperatures around 0 °C (32 °F) even during the day, a cold wind blowing from the sea, and short snowfalls, even in the form of showers or thunderstorms.
Occasionally, however, there may be a heavy snowfall, or a period in which it often snows. In February 2012, it snowed for ten days, and 75 centimeters (29.5 inches) of snow fell. Previously, snow depth had reached 45 cm (17.5 in) in February 1956, 55 cm (21.5 in) in January 1963, 75 cm (29.5 in) in January 1967, 50 cm (19.5 in) in January 1985, and 45 cm (17.5 in) in February 1991. But in the historic month of February 1929 (the year of the "nevone" or big snow), the snow had reached 1 meter 20 cm (4 feet) in height. These data make Rimini the snowiest of the coastal Italian towns.
Frosts at night are quite common, but usually not remarkable, except during the periods of most intense cold, when the temperature can drop to -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. At Miramare airport, the temperature dropped to -14 °C (7 °F) in February 1956, -11.5 °C (11.5 °F) in January 1963, to -12.5 °C (9.5 °F) in December 1963, to -11 °C (12 °F) in January 1966, to -13.5 °C (7.5 °F) in January 1967, to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 1968, to -12 °C (10.5 °F) in January 1979, to -17 °C (1.5 °F) in January 1985 (record), to -13 °C (8.5 °F) in February 1991, to -10 °C (14 °F) in December 1996, to -12 °C (10.5 °F) in December 2009, and to -13 °C (8.5 °F) in December 2010.

Spring in Rimini is a quite unstable season, especially at the beginning, ie in March and in the first half of April, when the first mild days alternate with the return of the cold, brought by the Bora. However, as the weeks pass, the weather becomes nicer, especially from mid-April to late May, when there are many sunny days, with mild or pleasantly warm temperatures during the day.
However, Atlantic disturbances, able to bring rainfall, are quite frequent.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and humid, and generally sunny. During the day, sea breezes usually make the heat bearable, while nights are sultry because of the humidity coming from the sea.
The hottest periods occur when the south wind blows: in these cases, the tempering effect of the sea disappears and the temperature can reach 35/37 °C (95/99 °F). The heat record, 39 °C (102 °F), was set in August 2000 and in August 2023. In addition to these, we can recall the 38 °C (100.5 °F) that occurred in the months of August 1988, 1994 and 2017.
Sometimes, Atlantic disturbances able to bring cool and rainy weather can affect this area in summer as well, perhaps accompanied by gusts of Bora, especially in June and late August, or thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon and evening, but for long periods, the weather is hot and sunny.

Autumn offers several nice days in September and sometimes in early October, and then quickly becomes gray and rainy enough. The first cold days usually occur in November. Overall, autumn is the wettest season of the year.



Rimini does not get a lot of sun from mid-October to February, when sunny days are quite rare. However, the sun shines quite often in spring, and it is very common in summer, except for the few rainy days or when sunny days are interrupted by thunderstorms in the afternoon. On average, there are around 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. Here is the average of the hours of sunshine per day.

The sea in Rimini is warm enough for swimming from July to September, while in June it is still a bit cool. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to go to Rimini 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.

Rimini - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.7 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F) and a maximum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in January 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% 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 12 °C (53.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 9.9 °C (49.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 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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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.9 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -6.7 °C (19.9 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in March 2001.
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 40% 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 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °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 -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in April 1992.
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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% 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 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °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 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 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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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °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 (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F) in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 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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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 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 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °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 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.9 °C (102 °F) in August 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 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 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 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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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in October 1997.
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 29.3 °C (84.7 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 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 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.4 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44 °F) and a maximum of 14.1 °C (57.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in November 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 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 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.5 °F) and a maximum of 9.4 °C (48.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.8 °C (9 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 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 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. 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.