Piedmont, Italy: Weather by Month
A continental climate and the nearby Alps provide four distinct seasons.
If you like destinations that change with every season, you’ll love Piedmont. Its continental climate and proximity to the Alps give the region a natural rhythm that shapes daily life and local traditions.
Autumn and spring are mild but rainy, winters are cold and foggy, and summers—though short—are hot.
Read on for an overview of Piedmont's climate by month—including temperatures, rainfall, and what to expect.
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Average Weather in Piedmont by Month (Turin)
The table below provide a breakdown of Piedmont’s weather by month. Since the region’s climate varies greatly depending on where you go, the figures below are based on Turin.
(All data from holiday-weather.com)
| Month | Avg High (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Low (°C) | Sun (hrs) | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 30 | 0°C | 3 | 9h 10m |
| February | 5°C | 20 | 0°C | 5 | 10h 25m |
| March | 10°C | 50 | 4°C | 6 | 12h |
| April | 13°C | 90 | 6°C | 6 | 13h 35m |
| May | 17°C | 110 | 10°C | 7 | 14h 55m |
| June | 21°C | 50 | 14°C | 8 | 15h 35m |
| July | 25°C | 60 | 17°C | 10 | 15h 10m |
| August | 24°C | 80 | 17°C | 9 | 14h |
| September | 21°C | 40 | 14°C | 7 | 12h 30m |
| October | 14°C | 80 | 9°C | 4 | 10h 55m |
| November | 9°C | 30 | 4°C | 3 | 9h 30m |
| December | 6°C | 30 | 1°C | 3 | 8h 50m |
What's the Climate Like in the Piedmont Region of Italy?
Piedmont's climate is changeable and varies across the region—the following is a snapshot of how it changes by month, including variation between mountains and lowlands.
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January
This is the coldest and darkest month, when snow is most likely across the region—expect frosty mornings, misty hills, and icy mountain winds.
With temperatures ranging from 0-5°C (32-41°F) and 3.5 hours of sunlight, days are crisp and short, while temperatures regularly plunge below zero at night.
February
In February, the cold continues, with little noticeable change in temperature and daylight from January.
Although highs reach 5°C (41°F) in Turin, temperatures continue to be considerably lower in the mountains and higher hills, with snow, frost, and ice still likely across the region, and temperatures regularly dropping to zero.
March
March marks the slow transition out of winter, with longer days but a lingering chill.
Average temperatures rise to around 10°C (50°F) while lows hover around 4°C (39°F), with roughly 12 hours of daylight, though conditions remain variable.
Rainfall increases, and while snow becomes less common in the plains, frost and wintry conditions can still occur in higher elevations and mountain areas.
April
This is when it truly starts to feel like spring, with daytime temperatures rising to 13°C (55°F) in Turin, although nights can still be a chilly 6°C (43°F).
As the third-wettest month, rainfall averages 105mm, and the changeable spring weather requires layers and waterproofs. At higher elevations, the snow usually melts, but the cold can linger.
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May
Although May is the wettest month, with an average of 127mm of rainfall, this is when days start to feel warmer and longer, with highs averaging 17°C (63°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) in Turin.
Rainfall is widespread across the region, with heavier showers more common in the foothills and Alpine areas, while the plains tend to experience milder, intermittent rain.
June
When summer finally arrives in June, it's often accompanied by the last of the spring rains. But with an average of 15.5 hours of daylight and 7.5 hours of sunshine, you'll barely notice the odd passing shower.
With average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) in Turin and similar temperatures in the hills and mountains, it's one of the most pleasant months.
July
Temperatures rise noticeably, with highs of 25°C (77°F and lows of 17°C (63°F) in Turin, making July the hottest month.
The Po Valley and lower hills tend to turn humid, while higher elevations provide cooler nights and relief from the heat.
While in the lowlands, this is one of the driest months, summer storms in the mountains can bring considerable rainfall.
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August
Although the average high for August is 24°C (75°F), summers have been growing increasingly hotter in recent years, with temperatures often reaching 40°C (104°F) in Alba and the Langhe.
Many locals head to the mountains or coast to escape the heat during the second half of the month, but by the time it draws to a close, the early hints of autumn appear.
September
Along with June, this is one of the most pleasant months, with similar highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).
Rainfall is rare in Turin and the lowlands, with an average of seven hours of sunshine, making it one of the sunniest months. However, rainfall tends to be higher in Alpine areas.
October
With average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F), October often starts out mild, with temperatures dropping and rainfall increasing as the month goes on.
Conditions vary across the region, with cooler temperatures and higher rainfall in the hills and Alpine areas compared to the plains.
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November
In November, the transition to winter continues, with highs averaging 9°C (48°F). Rainfall becomes less frequent in the plains and lowlands as the fog settles in, but as much as 90mm can fall in mountain areas, making it one of the wetter months at higher elevations.
In the lowlands, morning frosts and mists become more common, and snow occasionally falls towards the end of the month. In the Alps, the first snow falls.
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December
December brings colder but drier weather to Piedmont, with average daily highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F). Snow is frequent in the mountains and hills, and a white Christmas isn't uncommon.
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