Piacenza climate
Piacenza (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C58 °F, and about 798 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Piacenza climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 745 | 032 | 438 | 441.7 | 16 |
| Feb | 949 | 134 | 541 | 582.3 | 11 |
| Mar | 1458 | 439 | 949 | 622.4 | 4 |
| Apr | 1966 | 847 | 1456 | 732.9 | 0 |
| May | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 793.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1763 | 2374 | 582.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 471.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2067 | 2679 | 592.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1559 | 2169 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Oct | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 843.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 1356 | 541 | 948 | 1124.4 | 3 |
| Dec | 846 | 134 | 440 | 592.3 | 13 |
| Year | 3290 | 032 | 1558 | 79831 | 47 |
“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 | 85% | 62% | 1.5 | 9:07 |
| Feb | 81% | 61% | 2.3 | 10:21 |
| Mar | 76% | 58% | 3.5 | 11:47 |
| Apr | 74% | 63% | 4.6 | 13:26 |
| May | 71% | 64% | 5.6 | 14:50 |
| Jun | 65% | 57% | 6.4 | 15:36 |
| Jul | 57% | 47% | 6.6 | 15:17 |
| Aug | 57% | 50% | 5.6 | 14:04 |
| Sep | 66% | 55% | 4.2 | 12:27 |
| Oct | 77% | 65% | 2.5 | 10:52 |
| Nov | 85% | 68% | 1.5 | 9:28 |
| Dec | 86% | 61% | 1.2 | 8:47 |
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 Piacenza is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C45 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.6 °C40.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 798 mm31 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (112 mm4.4 in), the driest is January (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in July to 86% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 47%) 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 8.8 hours in December to 15.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 10 cm).
Best time to visit Piacenza
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 °C68 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 58 mm2.3 in to 84 mm3.3 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 Piacenza
- Winter (December–February) — highs 745 to 9 °C49 °F, lows 032 to 1 °C34 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1458 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 439 to 13 °C55 °F, about 71 mm2.8 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 2984 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1763 to 20 °C68 °F, about 55 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1356 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 541 to 15 °C59 °F, about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Piacenza compares
Compared with Parma, about 57 km to the southeast, Piacenza has practically the same average temperature and receives 7% more precipitation (798 mm31 in vs 747 mm29 in).
Of the 37 places in Italy covered by World Climates, Piacenza is the 26th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 14th 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), Skopje (North Macedonia, Cfa) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Parma 57 km · 14 °C58 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Milan 60 km · 14 °C57 °F · 985 mm39 in
- Brescia 67 km · 14 °C57 °F · 918 mm36 in
- Genoa 93 km · 16 °C60 °F · 836 mm33 in
- Novara 95 km · 14 °C57 °F · 982 mm39 in
- Modena 107 km · 15 °C60 °F · 675 mm27 in
- Verona 110 km · 15 °C58 °F · 865 mm34 in
- Lugano 121 km · 13 °C56 °F · 1,207 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Piacenza?
July is the warmest month in Piacenza, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Piacenza?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (45 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Piacenza?
November is the wettest month with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Piacenza?
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 171 m, while Piacenza lies at about 61 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.