Climate guide for Orvieto, Italy

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About Orvieto

Orvieto sits on a volcanic tuff plateau with a striped Gothic cathedral and an underground labyrinth of caves. 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, April, May — that is where comfort scores peak (9.7/10). December is the weakest month at 5.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack
June averages 23°C with 26 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 — 9.1/10 with lighter demand than June.

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When to visit Orvieto: the short answer

Plan Orvieto for June, with April, May close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 23°C with 26 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.2/10.

Across the year Orvieto swings from 7°C in January to 27°C in July, a 21-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 17 mm in July to 96 mm in November. In short, Orvieto is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 4.7 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: January (7°C). Driest: July (17 mm). Wettest: November (96 mm).

Orvieto month by month

January in Orvieto — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

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

Budget for roughly 56 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 5.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 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 Orvieto — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

February in Orvieto: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

Expect 8°C (46°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 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 Orvieto — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Orvieto: strong conditions, 8th of 12

Good · 7/10

March averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April is one of the strongest months in Orvieto (2nd)

Best window · 9.1/10

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 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 Orvieto at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 9.7/10.

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 layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May is one of the strongest months in Orvieto (3rd)

Best window · 9.1/10

May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Orvieto (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.7/10.

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 Orvieto

Best window · 9.7/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 26 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Orvieto at 9.7/10 — 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 holds up well in Orvieto — 5th best month

Good · 7.8/10

Days in July average 27°C (81°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 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 Orvieto — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

August in Orvieto — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

August averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 daylight hours.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? June scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Orvieto: strong conditions, 4th of 12

Good · 8.3/10

September averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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 Orvieto — 7th best month

Good · 7.5/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 63 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 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 Orvieto — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Orvieto — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

Expect 12°C (53°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 96 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 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 Orvieto — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

December in Orvieto — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5/10

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

Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Orvieto, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Orvieto are June, April, May. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Orvieto year-round?
Orvieto has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 7°C in January to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.0 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Orvieto?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Orvieto are December (5.0/10), January (5.2/10), November (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Orvieto?
November is the wettest month in Orvieto, averaging about 96 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 17 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Orvieto?
July sees the most sun in Orvieto, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Orvieto a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Orvieto is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, April, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Orvieto calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Orvieto: 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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