Best time to visit Ischia

The best time to visit the Ischia is from early-June through to mid-September.

May and September offer cooler temperatures and sunny cloudless days without the summer crowds of July and August when temperatures climb beyond 30°C (86°F).


Ischia weather

Ischia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny and mainly dry summers and cool, wet and windy winters.

What is the best month to visit Ischia?
June through September are the best months to visit Ischia – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.

July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Ischia.

To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.

Which is the hottest month in Ischia?
The hottest month of the year in Ischia is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 22°C (71°F)

The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).

Which is the coldest month in Ischia?
The coldest month of the year in Ischia is January, with an average high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F).

The cool winter season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Ischia?
The sunniest time of year in Ischia is usually July with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 63% of daylight hours.

When is the sea warmest in Ischia?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Ischia in August when the water temperature averages 27°C (80°F), which is pleasant for swimming.

The sea is warm enough for swimming during the months of July, August and September.

Which month has the most rain in Ischia?
November is usually the wettest month in Ischia with 120mm (4.7in) of rainfall on average. There are normally 11 days in November with some rain.

The wet season lasts from mid-September through April, with a greater than 22% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The drier season lasts from May to mid-September. July has the least rainfall.

Which is the windiest month in Ischia?
The windiest month of the year in Ischia is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from late-October to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Ischia is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Ischia.


Ischia Weather Averages

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high temperature (°C)
13 14 16 19 24 28 30 31 27 23 18 14
Average low temperature (°C)
8 8 9 12 15 19 22 22 19 16 12 9
Average daily sunshine (hrs)
3 4 5 6 8 9 10 9 8 6 4 3
Average daily daylight (hrs)
9 10 12 13 14 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Comfort level
Cold, no heat & humidity Cold, no heat & humidity No heat & humidity No heat & humidity Low heat & humidity icon Moderately hot icon Hot icon Moderately hot icon Hot icon Low heat & humidity icon No heat & humidity Cold, no heat & humidity
Average relative humidity (%)
69 70 72 73 72 71 69 68 66 68 70 67
UV Index (max)
2 3 4 6 8 9 9 8 6 4 2 1
Average days of rainfall (≥1mm)
10 10 10 9 6 3 2 3 6 8 11 11
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
86 72 66 60 40 26 24 40 60 90 120 105
Average wind speed (km/h)
16 16 14 13 11 10 10 11 11 13 15 16
Average sea temperature (°C)
15 14 14 15 18 22 25 27 25 22 19 16
Ischia, Italy

Holiday seasons

From June to early-September, with July and August two months to avoid – the most expensive and crowded time to travel in Italy. Most hotels are fully booked with restaurants and beaches at their busiest.

Shoulder season: From April to May, early-September to October, and from mid-December to 24 December.

Low season: From November to mid-December and 25 December to 30 March. Many hotels and restaurants close down for a month or two between November and February.


Source: Meteorological data for Ischia is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Servizio Meteorologico – the Italian Meteorological Service – from the nearest weather station located on the nearby island of Capri, 33km (20mi) southeast of Ischia.

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.



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Latest update: Best time to visit Ischia: 12 May, 2024


Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.



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