Cinque Terre

The best weather is a personal preference. We find the best weather for hiking to be around 55° F and overcast. For us, the weather in Cinque Terre can be too warm for hiking during the summer.

Below is a chart showing the average high and low temperatures for each month so you can decide what is best for you.

The time of the year with good weather and fewer crowds is often referred to as the shoulder season. The shoulder season in Cinque Terre is March, April, October, and November. For many, this is the best time of the year to visit. We spent two weeks in Cinque Terre in April. The weather was beautiful, and people were sunbathing. There were still crowds – although they weren’t that bad.

January and February are good months to visit Cinque Terre for the best value and with few crowds. It is too cold to swim in the sea but you can still enjoy the fantastic hiking.

Yes, Cinque Terre is definitely worth visiting. If you enjoy beautiful seaside views and hiking, you will have a wonderful time in Cinque Terre. We explored this question in depth in our article “Is Cinque Terre, Italy Worth Visiting?”

We found Cinque Terre, Italy to be more expensive than other Italian cities like Venice or Florence. Accommodations are very expensive, and food is very expensive.

We stayed in an Airbnb in Riomaggiore for two weeks, and it was our most expensive Airbnb to date.

Cinque Terre, Italy is famous for its colorful villages attached to the sides of the hills with breathtaking views.

Cinque Terre is famous for its beauty and hillside location.

We recommend 2-3 days to see Cinque Terre. This will allow time to explore all the villages, taste the local wines, have a few enjoyable seafood meals with wine, and take one or two short hikes.

For a list of the best things to see and a suggested walking tour, check out our article, “15 Best Things to See in Cinque Terre.”

Cinque Terre is located in the Liguria region of Italy. Liguria is bordered on the south by the Liguria Sea, on the west by France, on the north by the Piedmont region, and on the east by the Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions.

Cinque Terre is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Liguria. The other is Portofino.

Train – Most people get to Cinque Terre by train. There are train stations in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Levanto. The trains continue north to Genoa and south to La Spezia. From there, you can connect to the rest of Europe. To purchase train tickets in advance, we recommend Rail Europe.

Ferry – Frequent ferries run between the villages of Cinque Terre and also connect to Porto Venere and small island destinations.

Car – If you need to get to Cinque Terre by car, a taxi or private transfer is recommended since each village has either limited or no parking. To schedule a taxi or private transfer, we recommend Get Transfer.

If you have your luggage, I recommend taking the trains since they are more luggage friendly. If you stay in Porto Venere, you must take the ferry or taxi. If you take the ferry, I recommend packing light to easily board and disembark the ferry.