Altare weather: 10-day forecast and climate

Weather forecast for Altare

Climate in Altare month by month

Altare is at about 400 m, on the Po Valley side of the Apennines. There are no official averages for the town: the table starts from those of Savona, 11 km away, and subtracts about 2.5 °C for altitude, so it is an estimate, and there is no sea-temperature column. Rainy days are those of Savona. Nights are usually cooler than on the coast and in winter it can freeze. For weather at the sea, see the Savona weather or the beach at Spotorno.

Monthly averages for Savona (air temperatures 1991–2012). Source: climieviaggi.it. For Altare, at about 400 m above sea level, the temperatures are an estimate: they are the Savona figures, on the coast about 11 km away, with 0.6 °C less for every 100 m of altitude; the rainy days are those of Savona. Treat them as a guide: in the valleys nights are usually cooler and the gap between day and night wider.

The pass and the forts in bad weather

Above the town is the Bocchetta di Altare, at 459 m, with state road 29 and the 19th-century forts in the woods. After rain the woodland paths become slippery and the forts, which the FAI describes as abandoned and in poor condition, should not be approached. We have no marked and verified routes to suggest: in bad weather stay in town or on the main road, and ask the Comune before walking.

If it rains in Altare

The obvious choice is the Museo dell’Arte Vetraria Altarese at Villa Rosa: it has an indoor route with works from 1650 to today and, according to the museum, a demonstration furnace in the garden that is lit often. Hours change with the season (in October 2026 the website shows Tuesday to Saturday, 14:00 to 18:00): call first, 019 584734 ⚠️. If you want a change of scene, the coast at Savona is 11 km away and Cairo Montenotte has the Ferrania museum.

When to go to Altare

The best months are April–June and September–October, with clear air for strolling. In mid-November there is the San Martino festival with the furnace lit (in 2026 Sunday 15 November, according to the museum ⚠️): it is a rainy month, so bring a waterproof. In summer the Altare Glass Fest is usually held, between July and early August; check the dates on the museum website. In winter it is colder at 400 m than on the coast. For rain and thunderstorms the alert is issued by ARPAL: check the official Allerta Liguria site before setting out.