Climate Insights for Trieste

Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy

Hottest
August
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
September
199 mm rain7.8 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Trieste is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,573 mm of precipitation falls per year. Trieste receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Trieste 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Trieste is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 61.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Trieste receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Trieste 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°AprMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 8°MayMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°AugMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°OctMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°NovMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°DecMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Trieste vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Trieste vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 199mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 162mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 188mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 3in
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Trieste is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,573 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 131 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 199 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 94 mm. That's 105 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Trieste is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.7 in. That's 4.1 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Trieste is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Trieste is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°40°F
Feb6°43°F
Mar8°47°F
Apr12°54°F
May16°61°F
Jun21°71°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct14°58°F
Nov9°49°F
Dec6°42°F

The best time to visit Trieste is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 94 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Trieste is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Trieste 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 Trieste 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
10 km/h6 mph
110 mm4.3 in
8 cm3 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
9 °C48 °F
11 km/h7 mph
112 mm4.4 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
12 °C53 °F
11 km/h7 mph
108 mm4.3 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
8 °C47 °F
15 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
107 mm4.2 in
2 cm1 in
May
13 °C55 °F
19 °C66 °F
10 km/h6 mph
159 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
25 °C77 °F
8 km/h5 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
22 °C72 °F
10 km/h6 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
12 °C53 °F
12 km/h7 mph
188 mm7.4 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
8 °C47 °F
10 km/h6 mph
124 mm4.9 in
7 cm3 in