When is the best time to go to Cortona

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cortona, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cortona weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cortona are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cortona January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 59mm 3.8hrs 10.5hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Cortona during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cortona for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Cortona and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cortona with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in January »

February

Cortona February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 61mm 4.3hrs 11.5hrs

February in Cortona is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cortona for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Cortona and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cortona with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in February »

March

Cortona March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 63mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cortona is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cortona for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Cortona and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cortona with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in March »

April

Cortona April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 65mm 6.4hrs 14.4hrs

Cortona's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cortona.

April is in the spring in Cortona and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cortona with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in April »

May

Cortona May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 63mm 8.1hrs 15.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Cortona and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cortona.

May is in the spring in Cortona and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cortona with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in May »

June

Cortona June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 48mm 9.2hrs 10.5hrs

June in Cortona is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cortona, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Cortona and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cortona with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in June »

July

Cortona July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 37mm 10.6hrs 11.5hrs

July in Cortona is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cortona, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Cortona and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cortona with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in July »

August

Cortona August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 49mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cortona is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cortona, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Cortona and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cortona with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in August »

September

Cortona September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 63mm 7.8hrs 14.4hrs

Cortona's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cortona, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cortona and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cortona with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in September »

October

Cortona October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 75mm 5.8hrs 15.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Cortona and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cortona.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cortona and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cortona with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in October »

November

Cortona November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 92mm 3.8hrs 10.5hrs

November in Cortona is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cortona for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cortona and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cortona with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in November »

December

Cortona December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 74mm 3.3hrs 11.5hrs

December in Cortona is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cortona for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Cortona and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cortona with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cortona weather in December »

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Cortona weather stats

Cortona weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: July 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 8.2°C 46.8°F
Wettest month: November 92mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: August 25.2°C 77.4°F
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