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Best time to visit Bergamo: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 16–27°C for walking the walls and visiting the lakes. July and August are hot and humid on the plain, about 28–29°C, while winter is cold, about 7–11°C, but quiet and good value.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | -1°C | 8 | low |
| Feb | 11°C | 1°C | 4 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 3°C | 4 | medium |
| Apr | 16°C | 6°C | 9 | high |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 18 | high |
| Jun | 27°C | 17°C | 13 | high |
| Jul | 29°C | 18°C | 13 | medium |
| Aug | 28°C | 17°C | 10 | medium |
| Sep | 24°C | 14°C | 11 | high |
| Oct | 19°C | 10°C | 8 | medium |
| Nov | 12°C | 3°C | 12 | low |
| Dec | 8°C | 0°C | 7 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 14°C in March, 16°C in April and 21°C in May; May is the rainiest month, with about 18 rainy days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
About 27–29°C, with frequent summer storms; the upper town catches breezes.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 24°C in September and 19°C in October, then 12°C and more rain in November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
About 7–11°C by day and close to freezing at night, often foggy; Christmas markets and low prices.
Events worth planning around
- Santa Lucia, 13 December, a much-loved tradition in Bergamo
- Feast of Sant'Alessandro, the patron saint, 26 August
- Donizetti Opera festival (autumn)
- Christmas markets (December)
When to avoid
Midday in summer is uncomfortable on the plain, and foggy winter days can hide the views from the Città Alta.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Bergamo?
April to June and September to October.
Is Bergamo good in winter?
Yes for quiet streets, Christmas markets and low prices, though it is cold and often foggy.
Is Bergamo hot in summer?
Highs are about 28–29°C, often humid; the upper town is a little cooler.