Weather in Modena

What's the weather like in Modena right now?

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The answer is right at the top: current temperature, feels-like temperature, wind, humidity, and sunrise and sunset times for Modena, along with the time of the measurement. Below that, the next 24 hours are shown in three-hour increments, with the start of a new day marked. At the very bottom is the 5-day trend; use the tabs to view the surrounding area: Maranello, Sassuolo, Carpi on the plain, Vignola at the foot of the hills, and Pavullo nel Frignano at 680 meters in the Apennines. You can find live footage from the region at Live Webcams in Italy. The measurements are updated every 30 minutes, and the forecasts are updated several times a day.

Hot summers, foggy winters: What is the climate like in Modena?

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Modena lies at an elevation of 34 meters in the heart of the Po Valley, between the Secchia and Panaro rivers. This results in a climate of extremes within Italy: In July and August, the long-term average high is 31 degrees; on hot days, temperatures of 32 to 35 degrees are normal, accompanied by high humidity and little air movement; the plain is a windless basin where heat builds up. In winter, the opposite is true: In January, daytime temperatures average around 7 degrees, while nighttime temperatures hover around freezing; night frosts are frequent and Fog A constant condition from November through February. Snow falls on only a few days, but occasionally lingers on the ground. The Apennines south of the city add variety to the landscape: even in Vignola, at 125 meters, the air is drier; in Pavullo, at 680 meters, temperatures range from a pleasant 26 to 28 degrees in the summer, while the winter reliably brings frost and snow. Annual precipitation is around 650 millimeters, with the bulk occurring in spring and fall, along with violent summer thunderstorms that repeatedly cause hail damage in the plains.

When is the best time to visit Modena?

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April through June are ideal: Cherry blossoms bloom around Vignola from late March through mid-April, after which it’s pleasantly warm and the air is still clear. September and October bring mild weather and the grape harvest in the Lambrusco region. Midsummer is hot and oppressive, so a trip to the Modena Apennines is well worth it. From November through February, fog dominates—a great time for museums, balsamic vinegar tastings, and the automotive world in Maranello. Check the guide for what you should see in the city. Modena sights, places to visit throughout the region in the Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide, for dates, see Events in Emilia-Romagna and select hotels at Top Hotels in Italy. You can find an overview of the entire region at Weather in Emilia-Romagna, the weather across the country under Weather Italy and the latest news in the Weather News.

Sources and Further Information

1. OpenWeatherMap, Measurements, and Weather Forecasts (updated regularly)
2. Climate Normals for 1991–2020 at the Modena Station, data from Arpae Emilia-Romagna, days of rain from Climi e viaggi (accessed October 2026)