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Santo Stefano d’Aveto weather: 10-day forecast and climate
The weather in Santo Stefano d'Aveto today, tomorrow and for the next 10 days: hourly forecast, wind, rain and the climate month by month.
- Height
- 1,012 m, the highest municipality in Liguriathe peaks reach 1,804 m (Monte Maggiorasca)
- Snow
- cold, often snowy wintersthe lifts open only with enough snow
- Rain
- the valley is among the rainiest in Liguria
- Sea
- not visible from the villagethe coast is at Chiavari and Lavagna
- Weather alerts
- ARPAL Liguriayellow, orange or red
What the weather is like in Santo Stefano d’Aveto today, tomorrow and over the next ten days: below you will find the hour-by-hour forecast, with rain and wind, updated every hour. Further down is the climate month by month and what the weather means for the peaks, the lifts and the road.
Weather forecast for Santo Stefano d'Aveto
Today in Santo Stefano d’Aveto: heavy rain, high 10°C and low 6°C, wind from the south (ostro) up to 18 km/h. Expected rain: 8 mm. Tomorrow: clear, between 1°C and 9°C.
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10°CNow · Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 14 km/h S
- Humidity
- 72%
- Pressure
- 1019 hPa
- Sunrise
- 07:46
- Sunset
- 18:26
Next 24 hours
- 12:00⛅10° 14 S
- 14:00🌧️10°0.4 mm18 S
- 16:00🌧️7°4.2 mm9 SW
- 18:00🌧️7°0.2 mm9 SW
- 20:00🌫️7° 8 SW
- 22:00🌫️7° 4 W
- 00:00🌫️5° 4 W
- 02:00🌫️4° 5 SW
- 04:00🌫️2° 6 SW
- 06:00🌫️1° 9 W
- 08:00🌤️1° 14 NW
- 10:00☀️5° 8 NW
- 12:00☀️8° 10 NW
Next 10 days
| Day | Sky | Min / max | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 6° / 10° | 8 mm | 18 km/h S |
| Saturday 24 | ☀️ Clear | 1° / 9° | – | 14 km/h NW |
| Sunday 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 4° / 10° | – | 15 km/h S |
| Monday 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 4° / 14° | – | 4 km/h SW |
| Tuesday 27 | ☀️ Clear | 3° / 16° | – | 3 km/h S |
| Wednesday 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 6° / 16° | – | 5 km/h S |
| Thursday 29 | ☁️ Cloudy | 5° / 13° | – | 8 km/h NE |
| Friday 30 | ☀️ Clear | 5° / 14° | – | 6 km/h NE |
| Saturday 31 | ☀️ Clear | 6° / 15° | – | 4 km/h SW |
| Sunday 1 | 🌧️ Light rain | 5° / 10° | 1 mm | 5 km/h S |
Forecast by MET Norway (Yr), CC BY 4.0 licence. Updated at 11:17, refreshed every hour. Official weather warnings in Liguria (ARPAL, Italian) →
Climate in Santo Stefano d'Aveto month by month
There are no official averages for Santo Stefano d’Aveto: the table starts from the Genoa figures and takes off about 6 °C for the altitude, so it is an estimate, and there is no sea column. The municipality is in climate zone F, with 3,885 degree-days, and in winter it is cold and often snowy: in 2018 −19 °C was recorded near Monte Bue. Snow can arrive late: snow in the village on 25 May 2013 and 5 May 2019, and 10 cm at Rocca d’Aveto in June 2006. For the weather on the coast see the Chiavari weather or the sea at Lavagna.
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 °C | 6 °C | 8 |
| Feb | 1 °C | 7 °C | 6 |
| Mar | 3 °C | 9 °C | 7 |
| Apr | 5 °C | 12 °C | 8 |
| May | 9 °C | 16 °C | 7 |
| Jun | 13 °C | 19 °C | 5 |
| Jul | 16 °C | 22 °C | 3 |
| Aug | 16 °C | 22 °C | 5 |
| Sep | 13 °C | 19 °C | 6 |
| Oct | 9 °C | 15 °C | 8 |
| Nov | 4 °C | 10 °C | 7 |
| Dec | 1 °C | 7 °C | 7 |
Monthly averages for Genova (air temperatures 1991–2020). Source: climieviaggi.it. For Santo Stefano d’Aveto, at about 1012 m above sea level, the temperatures are an estimate: they are the Genova figures, on the coast about 45 km away, with 0.6 °C less for every 100 m of altitude; the rainy days are those of Genova. Treat them as a guide: in the valleys nights are usually cooler and the gap between day and night wider.
Snow, lifts and peaks
In winter the lifts at Rocca d’Aveto, Prato della Cipolla and Monte Bue open only with suitable snow and weather. At the end of January 2026, after snowfalls, on the weekend of 31 January and 1 February the pistes above 1,600 metres and both huts were open, with lifts from 9 to 16:30. To know whether they are open check the Facebook page “Impianti Val d’Aveto” or call the Ski Area (366 4227837). On Monte Maggiorasca fog and wind arrive quickly even in summer: see the guide to Monte Maggiorasca and bring extra layers.
To drive up the valley from Lavagna or Chiavari, with snow or ice the municipality says winter equipment is required. In Liguria the alert for rain and thunderstorms is issued by ARPAL, with three levels: yellow, orange and red. Check it on the official Allerta Liguria site before you set out.
When to go to Santo Stefano d'Aveto
Summer is the season for paths and cool air; autumn, with foliage in the beech woods, is the best time for walking, and in October there is the transhumance (25 October in 2026). Winter is for snow, if there is any. Spring can still be cold and unsettled at altitude.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santo Stefano d'Aveto
What is the weather tomorrow in Santo Stefano d'Aveto?
You find it at the top of the page: the summary sentence covers today and tomorrow, and the table shows the next 10 days with rain and wind. The forecast updates every hour.
Is it colder in Santo Stefano d'Aveto than on the coast?
Yes, a lot: at 1,012 metres we estimate about 6 °C less than Genoa, and in winter the village is often below freezing.
When does it snow in Santo Stefano d'Aveto?
Usually in winter, but late snowfalls are documented, even in May.
Are the ski lifts open?
It depends on the snow. Check the Facebook page “Impianti Val d’Aveto” or call the Ski Area: the 2026-27 season has not been announced yet.
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