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Rapallo
Santi Gervasio e Protasio, Rapallo
Santi Gervasio e Protasio, Rapallo
San Pantaleo, Zoagli
San Pantaleo, Zoagli
Castle of Rapallo
Castle of Rapallo
Castello di Santa Margherita Ligure
Castello di Santa Margherita Ligure
Liguria, Italy

Rapallo

Rapallo is a town in Liguria, Italy, close to the sea. It has a population of about 29,103 (2023). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population29,103
Local time12:24
44.35° N, 9.23° EElevation 5 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code16035
The year in Rapalloweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low20° / 15°
Rain this month189mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rapallo at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

183 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

39 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 6.1 km

Weather in Rapallo

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 23 km/h · humidity 52%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°14°
Sun25 Oct20°14°
Mon26 Oct21°14°
Tue27 Oct21°15°
Wed28 Oct21°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°14°
Fri30 Oct19°14°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°
Sun1 Nov18°12°
Mon2 Nov18°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Rapallo

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464858737580726980735846
High12°12°14°18°21°25°28°28°25°20°16°13°
Low7°7°9°11°14°18°21°21°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)101807811380623970140189183125
Wet days89910108789111310
Sea14°13°14°15°18°22°24°25°23°20°18°16°

What's on in Rapallo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Rapallo

All monuments

Outdoors around Rapallo

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Pro Recco ArrampicataClimbing
0.2 km
Lo ScoglioCamp sites
0.6 km
Parco vacanze ParadisoCamp sites
0.8 km
Rotonda Gianfranco Gazzana PriaroggiaViewpoints
0.9 km
Beach Break surf clubSurf spots
1 km
Golf e Tennis RapalloGolf courses
1.4 km
Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte ChiappoSki area · 3 km of pistes · 3 lifts
38 km
Abyss Diving CenterDive site
0.5 km
Esimio sub Diving CenterDive site
1.1 km
Dive System Flagship StoreDive site
2.5 km
San Fruttuoso diving centerDive site
2.5 km

Nature around Rapallo

Nature in Italy

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Italy seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Rapallo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rapallo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3San Lorenzo al Mare 59 km ↓1963 · 141 km
6.1San Lorenzo al Mare 62 km ↘1963 · 135 km
5.8San Prospero 2 km ↓1971 · 103 km
5.4Canossa 4 km ↙2008 · 97 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Italy

Bridges, road stations and ports

Towns and villages around Rapallo

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Rapallo from above

Postal code

16035

Getting to Rapallo

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOA
32 km
Parma AirportPMF
100 km
Pisa International AirportPSA
119 km
RapalloRailway station
0.3 km
Santa Margherita Ligure - PortofinoRailway station
1.7 km
ZoagliRailway station
3.6 km
Santa Margherita LigureFerry Portofino
2.1 km
Ferry PortofinoFerry Chiavari · Santa Margherita Ligure
5.4 km

Places near Rapallo

Places with a climate like Rapallo

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rapallo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rapallo.
What is the hottest month in Rapallo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Rapallo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rapallo?
November is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rapallo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Rapallo?
The postal code of Rapallo is 16035.