Weather on the Romagna Riviera

You can see the answer right at the top: The map shows the weather along the Riviera Romagnola for seven locations—from Ravenna and Cervia in the north, via Cesenatico and Bellaria-Igea Marina, all the way to Rimini, Riccione, and Cattolica in the south—each with a weather icon, high and low temperatures, chance of rain, and a 5-day trend. Clicking on a marker opens the detailed forecast. The data is automatically updated several times a day.

About a hundred kilometers of fine sandy beaches, with the flat Po Valley stretching behind them: The Riviera Romagnola is tailor-made for beach vacations. Because the sea off the coast is very shallow, it warms up early in the year and retains its warmth well into September—often making it more pleasant than at deeper coastal stretches further south. Summer brings plenty of sunshine, along with oppressive humidity when the moist air from the Po Valley stagnates; intense afternoon and evening thunderstorms are a regular occurrence. In winter, a different side emerges: then it’s often Fog above the plain, and cold air from the northeast can make it quite chilly along the coast. Visitors in the fall will experience Rimini and Ravenna often has the clearest days of the year.

The swimming season runs from June through early September, with the peak season around Ferragosto in mid-August. If you prefer a quieter time, visit in June or the first half of September—the water and beaches are still warm then, and prices are lower. May and October are ideal for visiting Ravenna with its mosaics and for bike tours in the countryside. You can find the weather forecast for the entire region at Weather in Emilia-Romagna, the state overview at Weather Italy and the latest news in the Weather News.