Best time to visit Lucca, Italy

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The best time to visit Lucca is April-June

Want to know when to travel to Lucca? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, April-June is the best time to go to Lucca. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

In the height of summer, temperatures in Lucca can reach a maximum of 32℃ (89℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of -1℃ (30℉).

The days are longest in Lucca in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. The wet season in Lucca usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Lucca. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

July

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Lucca seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lucca as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lucca is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Lucca

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lucca for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Lucca climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lucca for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Lucca in January

  • Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Lucca in February

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 15 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Lucca in March

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 63mm (3") over 15 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Lucca in April

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 16 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Lucca in May

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 18 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Lucca in June

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 7 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Lucca in July

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Lucca in August

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 4 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Lucca in September

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 10 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Lucca in October

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 13 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Lucca in November

  • Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 126mm (5") over 15 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Lucca in December

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Lucca in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Lucca is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 29℃ (83℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Lucca is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Lucca is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Lucca, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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