Padua climate
Padua (Veneto, Italy) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 879 mm35 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Padua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | 133 | 439 | 441.7 | 13 |
| Feb | 948 | 235 | 541 | 632.5 | 8 |
| Mar | 1457 | 540 | 949 | 662.6 | 3 |
| Apr | 1865 | 948 | 1457 | 722.8 | 0 |
| May | 2374 | 1457 | 1865 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1865 | 2374 | 732.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2169 | 2679 | 712.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2068 | 2578 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2578 | 1660 | 2069 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2067 | 1151 | 1559 | 813.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1355 | 643 | 1049 | 963.8 | 1 |
| Dec | 846 | 235 | 541 | 622.4 | 8 |
| Year | 3188 | 133 | 1558 | 87935 | 33 |
“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 | 81% | 67% | 1.4 | 9:05 |
| Feb | 78% | 65% | 2.3 | 10:19 |
| Mar | 75% | 62% | 3.5 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 73% | 65% | 4.6 | 13:27 |
| May | 71% | 67% | 5.6 | 14:52 |
| Jun | 66% | 60% | 6.4 | 15:39 |
| Jul | 60% | 50% | 6.6 | 15:20 |
| Aug | 61% | 51% | 5.6 | 14:05 |
| Sep | 67% | 59% | 4.1 | 12:28 |
| Oct | 76% | 65% | 2.6 | 10:51 |
| Nov | 82% | 69% | 1.5 | 9:26 |
| Dec | 81% | 65% | 1.2 | 8:44 |
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 Padua is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 21 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows 1 °C33 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.2 °C40 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 879 mm35 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 29% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (96 mm3.8 in), the driest is January (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 60% in July to 82% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.7 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Padua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 73 mm2.9 in to 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °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 Padua
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 9 °C48 °F, lows 133 to 2 °C35 °F, about 56 mm2.2 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 14 °C57 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2883 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C69 °F, about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1355 to 25 °C78 °F, lows 643 to 16 °C60 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Padua compares
Compared with Verona, about 70 km to the west, Padua has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 37 places in Italy covered by World Climates, Padua is the 25th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 9th 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: High Point (United States, Cfa), Greensboro (United States, Cfa) and Winston-Salem (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Mestre 30 km · 15 °C59 °F · 943 mm37 in
- Vicenza 31 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Ferrara 67 km · 15 °C59 °F · 733 mm29 in
- Verona 70 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Trento 94 km · 14 °C56 °F · 991 mm39 in
- Bologna 110 km · 15 °C59 °F · 656 mm26 in
- Modena 113 km · 15 °C60 °F · 675 mm27 in
- Bolzano 128 km · 13 °C55 °F · 929 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Padua?
July is the warmest month in Padua, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Padua?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (44 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Padua?
November is the wettest month with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Padua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 79 m, while Padua lies at about 12 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.