Climate Insights for Modena
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Modena is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 783 mm of precipitation falls per year. Modena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Modena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Modena is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 30.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Modena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Modena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Modena vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Modena vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Modena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 783 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 39 mm. That's 72 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 8cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Modena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.5 in. That's 2.8 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 3in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Modena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Modena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Modena is during June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 66 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Modena is during June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Modena based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Modena based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.