October · Italy
Best time to visit Modena in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Modena in October
Average temperature 17°C, 95 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Modena scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Romanesque cathedrals, balsamic acetaie, and Motor Valley heritage feel best from April through October, with spring and early autumn ideal for Emilia's food trails.
October in Modena — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 95 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Modena — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Modena in October?
- In October, Modena averages 17°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Modena?
- October earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Modena in October?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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