Climate Insights for Varese

The climate in Varese is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1813mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 248mm of rainfall. Varese 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, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Varese vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Varese is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1813mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 248mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 10mm. That's 238mm less than November, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 54cm.

Varese is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Varese, which began on June 21, 2026. Varese 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Varese is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while December 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Varese 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.