Best time to visit Pisa

The best times to visit Pisa are during spring and autumn from mid-April to mid-June, and from September to early-October, when you can expect pleasantly warm weather, cool evenings and occasional wet days.

For hot weather, anytime during summer from late-June through August is good, especially if you're planning to spend time at one of the nearby beach resorts.


Pisa weather

Located just 10km (6mi) from the coast, Pisa enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.

Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny with some wet days.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny with a high of 35°C (95°F) in July and August. Temperatures are tempered by an afternoon sea breeze.

Autumn, from September to November, is initially dry, warm and pleasant, but rainfall becomes more abundant especially in late-September onwards.

Winter, from December to February, is mild to cold, with periods of cloudy and wet weather. Even on sunny days, the night temperature may drop to -5 °C or 23°F).


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

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

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 Pisa?
The hottest month of the year in Pisa is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 30°C (86°F), with high heat and some humidity, and a low of 19°C (66°F).

However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature can reach 35°C (95°F).

The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (79°F).

What is the humidity in Pisa?
Pisa experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 72% – 83% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Pisa?
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 Pisa is 10°C (50°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 3°C (37°F) to mainly comfortable at 18°C (64°F).

The more humid time of year in Pisa lasts from mid-June through to late-September, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid on average 13% of the time.

The months with the highest humidity in Pisa are July and August, with an average of 13 days in each month that many feel humid.

October through May is more comfortable, with little or no humidity.

Which is the coldest month in Pisa?
The coldest month of the year in Pisa is January, with an average high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 3°C (37°F).

The cool winter season lasts from mid-November to mid-March, with an average daily high temperature below 15°C (59°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Pisa?
The sunniest time of year in Pisa is usually July with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 72% of daylight hours.

When is the sea warmest in Pisa?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Pisa during August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is pleasantly warm for swimming.

The time of year with warmer water lasts from early-July through to mid September, with an average temperature above 23°C (73°F), which is warm enough for swimming.

Which month has the most rain in Pisa?
November is usually the wettest month in Pisa with 130mm (5in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 10 days.

The wet season lasts from early-September to mid-May, with a greater than 22% chance of a given day being a wet day. Rain falls throughout the year in Pisa.

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

Which is the windiest month in Pisa?
The windiest month of the year in Pisa is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from October through to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April to early-October. The calmest month of the year in Pisa is August, 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 Pisa.


Pisa Weather Averages

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high temperature (°C)
12 13 15 18 23 27 30 30 26 21 16 12
Average low temperature (°C)
3 3 5 8 12 16 18 19 15 12 8 4
Average daily sunshine (hrs)
4 4 5 7 8 10 11 10 8 6 4 3
Average daily daylight (hrs)
9 10 12 13 14 15 15 14 12 11 9 9
Comfort level – heat
Cold, no heat & humidity Cold, no heat & humidity No heat & humidity No heat & humidity Low heat & humidity icon Moderately hot icon High heat icon High heat icon Low heat & humidity icon No heat & humidity No heat & humidity Cold, no heat & humidity
Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days)
- - - - - 5 13 13 5 1 - -
Average dew point temperature (°C)
3 3 5 9 12 16 18 18 15 12 9 5
Average relative humidity (%)
81 77 75 77 77 74 72 73 75 80 83 82
UV Index (max)
1 2 4 5 7 8 8 7 5 3 2 1
Average days of rainfall (≥1mm)
7 6 6 6 5 4 2 2 7 9 10 9
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
78 63 63 61 57 38 25 44 82 112 130 95
Average wind speed (km/h)
14 14 13 12 10 10 10 10 11 13 14 14
Average sea temperature (°C)
13 13 13 15 18 21 24 25 23 20 17 15
Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

Holiday seasons

Peak season: July and August, which is also the most expensive and crowded time to travel in Italy. Most hotels are fully booked and restaurants and beaches are at their busiest.

Shoulder season: April, May and June, September and October.

Low season: 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 Pisa is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by Servizio Meteorologico – the Italian Meteorological Service – from the nearest weather station: Pisa International Airport (PSA), also known as Galileo Galilei Airport, located 3km (2mi) south of Pisa.

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 Pisa: 2 July, 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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