Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in July
What July 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
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Hot and crowded, with trains and trails at capacity around midday; start early and spend afternoons swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:02
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and very crowded, with the warmest sea; trains and trails are packed around midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Feast of Santa Margherita, Vernazza's patron saint (around 20 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · La Spezia
Museo Amedeo Lia
A good rainy-day alternative to the villages, a short walk from La Spezia Centrale station.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · La Spezia
Naval Technical Museum
Beside La Spezia's naval base, the Museo Tecnico Navale, one of Italy's oldest maritime museums, displays ship models, carved figureheads, anchors, early diving equipment and weapons, telling the story of the Italian navy and the port city that grew around it.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Waterfront · Vernazza
Vernazza harbour
For the postcard shot, walk a few minutes up the Sentiero Azzurro towards Corniglia and look back down on the harbour.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Free
- Couples
- Views
Viewpoint · Manarola
Manarola and Punta Bonfiglio
Manarola's tower houses spill down to a harbour of rocks and boats, and the paved path north around the headland to Punta Bonfiglio, with a small park and the village cemetery above, gives the famous view back across the village.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Free
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cinque Terre.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 July a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and crowded, with trains and trails at capacity around midday; start early and spend afternoons swimming.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in July?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.