Facts
Montecatini Terme's climate is classified as subtropical, meaning that the town enjoys a pleasant spring and fall, mild winters and warm summers. The same climate type is also found in the southeastern United States, although Montecatini Terme usually doesn't undergo as many extremes in temperature or precipitation, due in part to the moderating effect of the Mediterranean Sea. The town averages about 36 inches of precipitation per year.
Summer
Summer is the driest and sunniest season in Montecatini Terme, and is often quite warm. Daytime highs in July and August, the hottest months of the year, average in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit. But nighttime brings pleasantly cooler air, and overnight lows typically dip into the low 60s. Rainfall increases slightly in August, a pattern which continues into the autumn.
Autumn
Fall is the overall wettest time of the year in Montecatini Terme, in particular the latter part of the season. November sees more rain than any other month, averaging about 4.5 inches of precipitation. However, rain doesn't fall constantly, and autumn still offers plenty of sunshine-filled days. Daytime high temperatures run in the 70s and 80s in September, the 60s and 70s in October, and the 50s and 60s in November. Overnight lows in September average in the upper 50s, in October average near 50, and in November drop to the low 40s.
Winter
Montecatini Terme enjoys relatively mild winters with a considerable amount of sunshine. December and January are the coldest months of the year, with daily highs averaging near 50 and overnight lows in the mid 30s. Most precipitation in winter falls as rain, although snow can occur, particularly at night.
Spring
Springtime brings comfortable temperatures, and with them, slightly increased precipitation amounts. Early spring is the second-rainiest time of year in Montecatini Terme, with March and April each receiving
