L'Aquila experiences a temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers. January is the coldest month, with temperatures often below freezing, while May marks the beginning of warmer conditions, with average highs reaching 30°C. June and July are the hottest months, with temperatures frequently soaring above 35°C, although August can also be sweltering. Autumn brings a welcome cool-down, with September's high temperatures gradually decreasing throughout the month. Winters are generally mild, with daytime temperatures occasionally rising into double digits, but nighttime lows can still drop to around -10°C in January and February.