Calabria, Italy Weather and Climate
Geographical location
The Calabria region is located in the extreme south of the mainland and forms the tip of the Italian boot.
The area has an area of around 15,000 square kilometers and almost two million inhabitants, of which around 91,000 have settled in the capital Catanzaro.
Calabria is divided into five provinces. The metropolitan city of Reggio Calabria is located on the southern tip and is home to over 560,000 people. Calabria is bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Ionian Sea to the east.
The region is mainly determined by agriculture, especially olives, citrus fruits and various types of fruit grow well on the fertile soil.
Calabria is separated from Sicily by the Strait of Messina, which is only about three kilometers wide at its narrowest point. In Reggio Calabria there is an airport that can be reached from Frankfurt in about four hours by plane.
Climate in Calabria
Calabria is one of the sunniest areas in Europe. With 320 annual days of sunshine you will find a Mediterranean to subtropical climate, which is characterized by little precipitation, hot temperatures and mild winters. However, there are regionally different climates here. At the Ionian Sea it is very hot and dry in the summer months, even at night it usually does not get cooler than 20 ° C.
In Reggio Calabria on the west coast of Calabria, temperatures rise to over 20 degrees in April and reach their annual high in July and August at over 30 degrees. The precipitation here often goes to zero. In October, temperatures drop to around 23 degrees, while precipitation increases noticeably. At the end of the year, up to 72 millimeters can be achieved.
When to go to Calabria
The best time to travel to Calabria is the summer months from early June to mid-October. During this time, water temperatures of well over 23 degrees offer ideal conditions for extensive bathing and beach holidays. Long days with up to 11 hours of sunshine flatter the dream region and allow you to enjoy a variety of excursions and activities.
Whether long walks on the beach, hikes and bike tours or relaxing sunbathing – Calabria is a true holiday paradise in summer! The evening hours are also ideal for a cozy end in one of the many cafés and restaurants. If you want to make your vacation a little more active, the autumn and winter months are recommended. Here the temperatures are a little milder and nothing stands in the way of extensive trekking tours.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine in Reggio Calabria (Calabria)
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 15 ° C | 15 ° C | 17 ° C | 19 ° C | 23 ° C | 28 ° C | 31 ° C | 31 ° C | 28 ° C | 24 ° C | 20 ° C | 16 ° C |
| Night temperature | 8 ° C | 8 ° C | 9 ° C | 11 ° C | 15 ° C | 18 ° C | 22 ° C | 22 ° C | 19 ° C | 16 ° C | 12 ° C | 10 ° C |
| Water temperature | 15 ° C | 14 ° C | 15 ° C | 16 ° C | 19 ° C | 23 ° C | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 25 ° C | 23 ° C | 20 ° C | 17 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 76 | 59 | 48 | 34 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 63 | 69 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunrise | 7:10 | 6:50 | 6:10 | 6:20 | 5:45 | 5:35 | 5:45 | 6:10 | 6:40 | 7:05 | 6:40 | 7:05 |
| Sunset | 17:00 | 17:35 | 18:05 | 7:30 p.m. | 20:00 | 20:20 | 20:20 | 19:55 | 19:05 | 18:20 | 16:45 | 16:40 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Reggio Calabria is 18.1 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (26.3 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 11.5 ° C. The maximum water temperature in Reggio Calabria is 26 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All but January, February, March and April have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August, September and October have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 500 mm on 69 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. You cannot expect snow in any month in Reggio Calabria.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year the sun shines for 6.8 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Messina.
Highlights and attractions
In Reggio Calabria you will find the Lungomare Falcomata, the beach promenade that is repeatedly referred to as the most beautiful kilometer in Italy. North of Reggio Calabria is the small port town of Scilla, which with its outstanding old town makes the hearts of holidaymakers beat faster: an absolute must on every trip to Calabria! Further highlights and sights of the region are Arco Magno in San Nicola Arcella, the beach of Tropea and the Capo Vaticano in the south-west of Calabria.
Calabria weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 17 ° C and 23 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Reggio Calabria, it gets warmest in May, while March is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 15-19 ° C.
The expected rainfall is around 8 days in March, around 6 days in April and around 3 days in May.
In the period from March to May , the sun shines an average of 5 to 8 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in May in Reggio Calabria, but with less sun you will have to get by in March.
