Climate guide for Assisi, Italy

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About Assisi

Assisi climbs an Umbrian hillside toward the Basilica of Saint Francis, with fresco cycles and quiet olive-grove walks. In Italy, April-June and September-October usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target June, May, April — that is where comfort scores peak (9.3/10). January is the weakest month at 4.4/10.
02Weather & what to pack
June averages 23°C with 40 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target May — 8.8/10 with lighter demand than August.

Things to do in Assisi

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When to visit Assisi: the short answer

Plan Assisi for June, with May, April close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 23°C with 40 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.5/10.

Across the year Assisi swings from 5°C in January to 28°C in July, a 23-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 18 mm in July to 108 mm in November. In short, Assisi is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 4.9 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (28°C). Coolest: January (5°C). Driest: July (18 mm). Wettest: November (108 mm).

Assisi month by month

January in Assisi — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.4/10

Expect 5°C (41°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Assisi — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

February in Assisi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

Expect 7°C (44°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Assisi — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Assisi — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

March averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Assisi — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 8.6/10

Expect 11°C (52°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Assisi at 8.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind June at 9.3/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

May in Assisi — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 8.8/10

May averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Assisi (2nd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.3/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June: the best month of the year in Assisi

Best window · 9.3/10

At 23°C (74°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Assisi at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July in Assisi — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

Days in July average 28°C (82°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Assisi — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

August in Assisi — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

August averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Assisi: strong conditions, 4th of 12

Good · 8/10

September averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 92 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October holds up well in Assisi — 7th best month

Good · 7.4/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 67 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Assisi — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

November in Assisi — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

Expect 10°C (50°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

108 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Assisi — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

December in Assisi — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.9/10

December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Assisi, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Assisi are June, May, April. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.3/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Assisi year-round?
Assisi has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 5°C in January to 28°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.4 and 9.3 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Assisi?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Assisi are January (4.4/10), November (4.9/10), December (4.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Assisi?
November is the wettest month in Assisi, averaging about 108 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 18 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Assisi?
July sees the most sun in Assisi, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Assisi a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Assisi is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, May, April) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Assisi calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Assisi: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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