Ferrara climate
Ferrara (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 733 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ferrara climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | 133 | 439 | 391.5 | 10 |
| Feb | 949 | 235 | 542 | 612.4 | 6 |
| Mar | 1457 | 540 | 949 | 602.4 | 2 |
| Apr | 1965 | 948 | 1457 | 612.4 | 0 |
| May | 2374 | 1356 | 1865 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1865 | 2374 | 572.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2170 | 2680 | 512.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3189 | 2169 | 2679 | 542.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 2678 | 1661 | 2170 | 702.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2068 | 1152 | 1660 | 722.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1457 | 643 | 1050 | 803.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 847 | 235 | 541 | 532.1 | 6 |
| Year | 3290 | 133 | 1559 | 73329 | 25 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 74% | 1.4 | 9:09 |
| Feb | 81% | 65% | 2.3 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 77% | 61% | 3.6 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 74% | 59% | 4.8 | 13:26 |
| May | 70% | 59% | 5.9 | 14:49 |
| Jun | 63% | 47% | 6.7 | 15:34 |
| Jul | 56% | 33% | 6.9 | 15:16 |
| Aug | 58% | 36% | 5.9 | 14:03 |
| Sep | 66% | 48% | 4.3 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 77% | 62% | 2.7 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 85% | 72% | 1.5 | 9:29 |
| Dec | 86% | 69% | 1.2 | 8:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ferrara is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows 1 °C33 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.4 °C40.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 733 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 30% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (80 mm3.2 in), the driest is January (39 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in July to 86% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 33%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ferrara
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 57 mm2.2 in to 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C45 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ferrara
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 9 °C49 °F, lows 133 to 2 °C35 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1457 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 540 to 13 °C56 °F, about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2984 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1457 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 643 to 16 °C61 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Ferrara compares
Compared with Bologna, about 44 km to the southwest, Ferrara has practically the same average temperature and receives 12% more precipitation (733 mm29 in vs 656 mm26 in). The difference is largest in July (0.6 °C1 °F cooler).
Of the 37 places in Italy covered by World Climates, Ferrara is the 22nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 25th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Italy climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Nîmes (France, Csa), Plovdiv (Bulgaria, Cfa) and Karabük (Turkey, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Bologna 44 km · 15 °C59 °F · 656 mm26 in
- Modena 59 km · 15 °C60 °F · 675 mm27 in
- Padua 67 km · 15 °C58 °F · 879 mm35 in
- Forlì 76 km · 15 °C60 °F · 742 mm29 in
- Vicenza 79 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Verona 83 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Mestre 88 km · 15 °C59 °F · 943 mm37 in
- Parma 102 km · 14 °C58 °F · 747 mm29 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ferrara?
July is the warmest month in Ferrara, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ferrara?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ferrara?
November is the wettest month with about 80 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Ferrara?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.