Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Weather

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana lies in northern Tuscany in the Garfagnana region, between the Apuan and Appennine Mountains. The market town is an ideal base for those looking to explore the local countryside, and enjoys pleasant weather for all kinds of outdoor pursuits. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana sees an annual average temperature 19C, and plenty of summer sunshine.

 

Spring sees ideal weather for walking, hiking and cycling in the Tuscan countryside, and for visiting local towns and taking in the sights. April in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana enjoys temperatures of 18C, with May seeing highs of 22C. Rainfall is quite limited during the spring, with around 50mm - 60mm or rain each month, and there is between 5 - 6 hours of sunshine every day. Summers are the busiest time, when tourists experience highs of 24C - 28C from June to September. The month of July is the hottest, seeing temperatures of 28C and 10 hours of sunshine each day, and also the driest, with the region only receiving 12mm of rain. Visitors can enjoy relaxing days by the pool and plenty of sunbathing during these summer months, however the weather may be too hot for many outdoor activities. Autumn sees ideal conditions for getting out and exploring the Tuscan region, and the benefit of fewer crowds, with cooler temperatures of 15C - 20C and 6 - 8 hours of sun.

 

Winters in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana see cooler weather, but conditions are still mild and there is still between 3 - 4 hours of sunshine each day. January experiences the lowest temperatures of 9C, and in general the region sees winter temperatures between 10C - 15C. There is more rain during these winter months, with November seeing the wettest weather - an average of 121mm. This low-season period is quiet and offers a good opportunity for touring and sightseeing.