The best months to visit Pisa are April, May, June, September and October, when average highs sit in the comfortable low-to-high twenties and the light is generous. April brings highs of 18.9 °C with 10 rain days, June warms to 27.5 °C with just 8 rain days, and September holds 26.4 °C — all ideal for exploring the Leaning Tower and the Arno without midsummer heat. July and August are peak season, with highs of 30.4 °C and 31.2 °C alongside school-holiday crowds and prices. Winter is the quiet, low season, cooler and wetter, but it rewards those who want the Piazza dei Miracoli almost to themselves.
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Pisa month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 °C | 2.9 °C | 12 | 6.4 h |
| February | 13.4 °C | 4.3 °C | 10 | 7.4 h |
| March | 15.7 °C | 5.5 °C | 9 | 9.2 h |
| April | 18.9 °C | 8.2 °C | 10 | 10.8 h |
| May | 22.1 °C | 12.4 °C | 13 | 11.7 h |
| June | 27.5 °C | 17 °C | 8 | 13.3 h |
| July | 30.4 °C | 19.5 °C | 5 | 13.9 h |
| August | 31.2 °C | 19.7 °C | 7 | 12.4 h |
| September | 26.4 °C | 16 °C | 11 | 10.6 h |
| October | 21.6 °C | 12.4 °C | 12 | 8.3 h |
| November | 15.8 °C | 7.7 °C | 14 | 6.8 h |
| December | 12.3 °C | 4 °C | 13 | 6 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
A superb window for sightseeing in mild, bright weather — among the best of the year.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is excellent; midsummer suits sun-seekers who don't mind heat and crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are ideal; November turns wet and low-key.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and damp, but rewarding for travellers who prize empty piazzas over warm days.
Notable events
- June (16 June)
- Luminara di San Ranieri, when candlelit lanterns line the Arno for the city's patron saint
- June
- Gioco del Ponte, a historic bridge tug-of-war and costumed parade
- June
- Regata di San Ranieri, a rowing race on the Arno
- December to January
- Christmas and Epiphany festivities in the city centre
Frequently asked
Is Pisa too hot in August?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31.2 °C and 7 rain days. It's manageable if you pace yourself and seek shade, but June at 27.5 °C or September at 26.4 °C are more comfortable.
What is the rainiest month in Pisa?
November sees the most rain days at 14, followed closely by May with 13 and both December and July areas of the calendar. For the driest visits, July has just 5 rain days and June only 8.
Is winter worth visiting Pisa?
Winter is quiet and cool, with highs around 11.4 °C in January and 12.3 °C in December, plus 12 to 13 rain days. It's worth it if you want the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli without the crowds, but expect grey, damp spells.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Pisa — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.