Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in February
What February is really like in Cinque Terre: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. The quietest month; clear, crisp days suit walking on open paths, but many businesses are shut.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:21
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Quiet, mild and partly closed, with the Manarola light nativity and clear days for walking when the paths are open.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Cinque Terre, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Monterosso al Mare
Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Path)
The classic coastal path links the villages through cliffs, olive groves and vineyards.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours per stretch
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Iconic
Landmark · Riomaggiore
Via dell'Amore
Check the national park's website for the current access arrangements before you plan your day around it.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Castle · Vernazza
Castello Doria, Vernazza
The round medieval watchtower and ruined walls on the rock above Vernazza's harbour were built to watch for pirate raids and are among the oldest fortifications in the Cinque Terre.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
Nature · Manarola
Vineyard trail via Volastra
Do the steep climb in the morning shade, and pause in Volastra's tiny square before the level stretch.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 5°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Cinque Terre in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The quietest month; clear, crisp days suit walking on open paths, but many businesses are shut.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in February?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.