Modena climate
Modena (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C60 °F, and about 675 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Modena climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 948 | 134 | 541 | 441.7 |
| Feb | 1050 | 235 | 643 | 562.2 |
| Mar | 1558 | 541 | 1050 | 552.2 |
| Apr | 1967 | 948 | 1457 | 542.1 |
| May | 2476 | 1356 | 1966 | 602.4 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1864 | 2475 | 491.9 |
| Jul | 3492 | 2169 | 2781 | 391.5 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2068 | 2780 | 391.6 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1560 | 2170 | 592.3 |
| Oct | 2170 | 1151 | 1661 | 773.0 |
| Nov | 1458 | 643 | 1050 | 883.5 |
| Dec | 1049 | 236 | 643 | 532.1 |
| Year | 3492 | 134 | 1560 | 67527 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 70% | 1.5 | 9:10 |
| Feb | 83% | 66% | 2.3 | 10:22 |
| Mar | 77% | 63% | 3.5 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 73% | 62% | 4.7 | 13:25 |
| May | 67% | 61% | 5.8 | 14:48 |
| Jun | 60% | 49% | 6.7 | 15:33 |
| Jul | 53% | 36% | 6.8 | 15:14 |
| Aug | 54% | 38% | 5.8 | 14:02 |
| Sep | 65% | 50% | 4.3 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 77% | 63% | 2.6 | 10:53 |
| Nov | 86% | 71% | 1.6 | 9:30 |
| Dec | 87% | 67% | 1.3 | 8:50 |
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 Modena is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F and a low of 21 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C48 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.1 °C39.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 675 mm27 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (88 mm3.5 in), the driest is July (39 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 53% in July to 87% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.8 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Modena
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 54 mm2.1 in to 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 9 °C48 °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 Modena
- Winter (December–February) — highs 948 to 10 °C50 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1558 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 541 to 13 °C56 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 1864 to 21 °C69 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1458 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 643 to 15 °C60 °F, about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Modena compares
Compared with Bologna, about 37 km to the southeast, Modena has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer).
Of the 37 places in Italy covered by World Climates, Modena is the 18th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th 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), Thessaloníki (Greece, Cfa) and Tébessa (Algeria, Csa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Reggio nellEmilia (pop. 171,944). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Modena, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Bologna 37 km · 15 °C59 °F · 656 mm26 in
- Parma 50 km · 14 °C58 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Ferrara 59 km · 15 °C59 °F · 733 mm29 in
- Verona 88 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Florence 100 km · 15 °C59 °F · 736 mm29 in
- Forlì 100 km · 15 °C60 °F · 742 mm29 in
- Piacenza 107 km · 15 °C58 °F · 798 mm31 in
- Vicenza 111 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Modena?
July is the warmest month in Modena, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Modena?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (48 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Modena?
November is the wettest month with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Modena?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 374 m, while Modena lies at about 34 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.2 °C4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.