Climate Insights for Ponsacco

The climate in Ponsacco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 953mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Ponsacco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Ponsacco vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Ponsacco is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 953mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 123mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27mm. That's 95mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ponsacco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ponsacco, which began on June 21, 2026. Ponsacco is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Ponsacco is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 69mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ponsacco 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. 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.