October · Italy
Best time to visit Parma in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Parma in October
Average temperature 18°C, 105 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Parma scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Parma is Emilia’s food capital-Parmigiano, prosciutto, and a refined historic centre with Correggio frescoes. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
October in Parma: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
October averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 105 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Parma in October?
- In October, Parma averages 18°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Parma?
- October earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Parma in October?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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