Climate guide for Turin, Italy

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About Turin

Turin was the first capital of a united Italy, and its royal palaces, the Mole Antonelliana and the long porticoes still define the centre. The Egyptian Museum is among the world's most important, the cinema museum climbs inside the Mole, and the Sacra di San Michele and Alpine valleys lie within reach. Spring and autumn are best for walking and day trips; summer is warm and quiet when locals head for the coast, and winter suits museums and hot chocolate in the historic cafés.

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Travel Tips

01Museum Monday Closures
Many museums including Egyptian Museum close Mondays - plan Mole Antonelliana or markets instead. Weekday mornings are calmer for the Royal Museums.
02Trams & Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova and Porta Susa connect to a dense tram/metro mix. The centre and river Po parks are walkable; trams help for Lingotto and hillside viewpoints.
03Egyptian Museum Tickets
Egyptian Museum timed tickets are essential on weekends. Mole Antonelliana cinema museum has separate entry and long climbs - book if short on time.
04Aperitivo Culture
Turin’s aperitivo tradition means generous snacks with a drink after work hours. Dress smart-casual for historic cafes; evenings cool off - bring a light layer.

Things to do in Turin

Turin, Italy. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Turin: the short answer

Plan Turin for April, with September, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 13°C with 68 mm of rain and about 26 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, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7/10.

Across the year Turin swings from 2°C in January to 25°C in July, a 23-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 23 mm in January to 189 mm in May. In short, Turin is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.2 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (25°C). Coolest: January (2°C). Driest: January (23 mm). Wettest: May (189 mm).

Turin month by month

January in Turin: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

With around 23 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

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

February in Turin — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

Expect 5°C (42°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 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 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, April is materially better in Turin — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Turin — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.3/10

March averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on 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.

April in Turin tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 8.7/10

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

Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Turin at 8.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. 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, a packable rain layer.

May holds up well in Turin — 8th best month

Good · 7/10

May averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 189 mm — wet for this destination — but about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? April scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Turin — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

114 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

July in Turin — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

At 25°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

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

Good · 7.5/10

August averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

September holds up well in Turin — 2nd best month

Good · 8.2/10

September averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

October in Turin — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

139 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

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

November in Turin: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 7.6/10

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

With around 23 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

December in Turin — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

December averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 daylight hours.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

Flexible dates? April scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Turin, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Turin are April, September, June. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Turin year-round?
Turin has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 2°C in January to 25°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 8.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Turin?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Turin are December (6.5/10), January (6.8/10), February (6.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Turin?
May is the wettest month in Turin, averaging about 189 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 23 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Turin?
July sees the most sun in Turin, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Turin a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Turin is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, September, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Turin calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Turin: 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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