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Best time to visit Turin: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best times, with highs of about 18–28°C and the Alps often visible; October and November are white-truffle season in nearby Alba. July and August are hot, at about 30–31°C, and some family restaurants close in mid-August. Winters are cold, with lows below freezing, but crisp and uncrowded.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | -2°C | 5 | low |
| Feb | 11°C | 0°C | 4 | low |
| Mar | 15°C | 3°C | 5 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 6°C | 8 | high |
| May | 22°C | 12°C | 16 | high |
| Jun | 28°C | 17°C | 12 | medium |
| Jul | 31°C | 19°C | 9 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 18°C | 8 | low |
| Sep | 25°C | 15°C | 9 | medium |
| Oct | 20°C | 10°C | 7 | high |
| Nov | 12°C | 3°C | 8 | medium |
| Dec | 7°C | -2°C | 5 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 15°C in March to 22°C in May; May is the wettest month, with about 16 rainy days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 28°C in June and 30–31°C in July and August, with 8–12 rainy days, often storms; mid-August is quiet as locals leave.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 25°C in September and 20°C in October with few rainy days, then 12°C in November; truffle and wine season in the Langhe.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 7–11°C and lows of -2 to 0°C, with only 4–5 rainy days; foggy at times, with clear days showing the snowy Alps.
Events worth planning around
- Salone Internazionale del Libro (Turin Book Fair) — May
- Feast of San Giovanni, the city's patron saint — 24 June
- Alba International White Truffle Fair (nearby) — October to early December
- Torino Film Festival — November
When to avoid
Avoid mid-August if you want every restaurant open, as many close for holidays. Winter can be cold and foggy, so pack warm clothes if you come from December to February.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Turin?
May, June, September or October, with highs of about 20–28°C.
When is truffle season near Turin?
Roughly October to December, with the Alba White Truffle Fair about an hour from Turin.
Is Turin very cold in winter?
It can be: highs of about 7–11°C and lows around -2°C, often with fog.