Climate Insights for Empoli

The climate in Empoli is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1027mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 196mm of rainfall. Empoli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Empoli vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Empoli is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1027mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 196mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 185mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Empoli is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Empoli, which began on June 21, 2026. Empoli 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 July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Empoli is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°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 Empoli 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.