Best Time to Visit L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to L’Aquila.
L’Aquila does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 20.7°C / 69.3°F) and driest (January, 41 mm / 1.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August and December–May; the wetter half falls in June–July and September–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.6°C / 36.7°F in January to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in July, with rainfall from 41 mm / 1.6 in (January) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at L’Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. L’Aquila's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 20.7°C69.3°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 20.7°C69.3°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| June | 17.5°C63.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
No month at L’Aquila matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit L’Aquila?
L’Aquila doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~41 mm / 1.6 in) and July (warmest, 20.7°C / 69.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Italy's national average.
When is the rainy season in L’Aquila?
The rainy season at L’Aquila, L'Aquila runs through June–July and September–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 78 mm / 3.1 in. The wettest single month is October (108 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the driest month in L’Aquila?
The driest month in L’Aquila is January, averaging about 41 mm / 1.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.6°C / 36.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting L’Aquila?
The least comfortable months for travel to L’Aquila — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 108 mm / 4.3 in in October, and the coldest month averages 2.6°C / 36.7°F.
Is L’Aquila climate different from Italy overall?
Yes, usually. Our L’Aquila figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Italy figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects L’Aquila specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.