Best time to visit Elba
The best time to visit Elba for a beach holiday is from July through August.
However, to avoid the peak season crowds and high prices of July and August, anytime from May through June, and September is also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Elba (or Isola d'Elba) – the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago – is located 10km (6mi) from the coastal town of Piombino on the Italian mainland. The main town of Portoferraio is located on the north coast.
The Tuscan Archipelago, which also includes the islands of Pianosa, Capraia, Gorgona, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri, is a national park.
Elba weather
Elba enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.
Winter, from December to February, is mild to cold with frequent rainfall and wind.
Spring, from March to May, is generally mild, with fine weather becoming more frequent as the season progresses.
Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with little or no rainfall.
Autumn, from September to November, is initially warm and sunny, especially in September and the first half of October. Cold days are evident by late-November.
What is the best month to visit Elba?
The summer months of June through September are the best months to visit Elba for warm weather activities – the climate is good with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, however, this is peak tourist season in Elba with more visitors and higher prices.
If swimming is not a priority then the best time to visit Elba is from May to June, and from September to early-October.
Which is the hottest month in Elba?
The hottest month of the year in Elba is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 28°C (82°F), with moderate heat and humidity, and a low of 20°C (68°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature can soar beyond 32°C (89°F).
The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 24°C (75°F).
Which is the coldest month in Elba?
The coldest month of the year in Elba is January, with an average high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 6°C (43°F).
The cool winter season lasts from late-November through March, with an average daily high temperature below 15°C (59°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Elba?
The sunniest time of year in Elba is usually July with an average of nine hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 76% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Elba?
Elba experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 68% – 80% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Elba?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Elba is 10°C (50°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 3°C (37°F) to comfortable at 64°C (71°F).
The more humid time of year lasts from June through to early-October, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 20% of the time.
The month with the highest humidity in Elba is August, with around 21 days that may feel humid.
November through to May feels comfortable.
When is the sea warmest in Elba?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Elba in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July through September, with an average temperature above 23°C (73°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Elba?
November is usually the wettest month in Elba with 82mm (3in) of rainfall on average distributed across eight days.
The wet season lasts from September through to April, with a greater than 20% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from May through August. July has the least rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Elba?
The windiest month of the year in Elba is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-October to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April to early-October. The calmest month of the year in Elba is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Elba varies throughout the year.
Elba Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 4 | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 77 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 80 | 78 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 48 | 52 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 63 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: July and August, when you can expect large crowds and high rates for everything.
Shoulder season: From May to June, and September to October.
Low season: From November to March.
Source: Meteorological data for Elba is based on weather statistics gathered during 2000 to 2020 by Servizio Meteorologico – the Italian Meteorological Service – from the weather station on Mount Calamita, Elba. Additional climate data sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Elba: 29 June, 2024
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