Season guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and very crowded, with the warmest sea; trains and trails are packed around midday. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 12 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 5 | 15.5 h | 4/5 |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 3 | 15.2 h | 5/5 |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 4 | 14 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 85 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Feast of San Giovanni Battista, Monterosso's patron saint (24 June)
- July: Feast of Santa Margherita, Vernazza's patron saint (around 20 July)
- August: Palio del Golfo — rowing regatta in La Spezia (usually the first Sunday of August)
- August: Ferragosto public holiday (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
Neighbourhood · Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore
Take the path along the rocks just south of the harbour for the best view back at the village, especially in evening light.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Photo spot
- Free
- Views
- History
Neighbourhood · Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso old town and Fegina
Monterosso's old town has the black-and-white striped Church of San Giovanni Battista, an oratory of a medieval confraternity and a hill crowned by a Capuchin convent, while the Fegina seafront has the longest beach in the Cinque Terre.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- History
Neighbourhood · Corniglia
Corniglia and the Lardarina
Take the shuttle bus up and walk down the steps, which face the sea for the whole descent.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in summer
- Portofino (About 1.5 hours by train and bus) — Portofino's tiny harbour of pastel houses and yachts is one of Italy's most famous views.
- Lerici and Tellaro (About 30 minutes by bus from La Spezia) — On the eastern side of the Gulf of La Spezia, Lerici has a castle above a sandy bay and a seafront of cafés, while tiny Tellaro, a few kilometres further on, is a fishing village built on rocks above the sea.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot and very crowded, with the warmest sea; trains and trails are packed around midday.
+What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in summer?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.