Portoferraio is an Italian town located on the island of Elba, off the coast of Tuscany. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno and is the largest town on the island. The town is situated on a hillside overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, making it a popular destination for tourists.
Portoferraio has a rich history that dates back to the Etruscan era. It was an important port for the Etruscans and was later taken over by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, it was a trading port for the Republic of Pisa and was an important center of commerce and culture. During the Renaissance, it was an important center of art and culture, and it was home to some of the most renowned artists of the time.
In 1548, the town was taken over by the Medici family, and it became an important port for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. In the 19th century, it was a strategic port for the Kingdom of Italy and was a major port for the Italian Navy.
Today, Portoferraio is a popular tourist destination, with its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is home to a number of historical sites, including the Palazzina dei Mulini, the Forte Stella, and the Villa di San Martino. The town also has a vibrant nightlife and many restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Portoferraio is a charming town with a rich history and a vibrant atmosphere. It is a great place to visit for a relaxing holiday or an adventure-filled weekend.
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Portoferraio in Italy has a Mediterranean climate, which means mild temperatures throughout the year. In the winter months, temperatures average around 10°C (50°F) during the day and drop to around 6°C (43°F) at night. During the summer months, temperatures average around 22°C (72°F) during the day and drop to around 17°C (63°F) at night. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F). Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with the heaviest rains occurring in autumn and winter.
Our weather forecast for Portoferraio helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 9th 2026 Sep. 9th 2026 | max: 27.8 °C min: 26.1 °C |
20.0 m/s 30.9 m/s |
60.5 % 24.1 m |
79.7 % 1,011 hPa |
06:51:48 19:39:44 |
|
| Sep. 10th 2026 Sep. 10th 2026 | max: 25.7 °C min: 23 °C |
22.0 m/s 32.3 m/s |
86.6 % 19.5 m |
84.9 % 1,011 hPa |
06:52:53 19:37:58 |
|
| Sep. 11th 2026 Sep. 11th 2026 | max: 24.0 °C min: 22.8 °C |
25.5 m/s 25.8 m/s |
41.1 % 22.2 m |
75.2 % 1,014 hPa |
06:53:58 19:36:11 |
|
| Sep. 12th 2026 Sep. 12th 2026 | max: 25.0 °C min: 22.9 °C |
18.3 m/s 19.1 m/s |
33.6 % 20.3 m |
67.5 % 1,016 hPa |
06:55:02 19:34:25 |
|
| Sep. 13th 2026 Sep. 13th 2026 | max: 25.2 °C min: 22.5 °C |
24.5 m/s 29.0 m/s |
10.3 % 23.5 m |
58.5 % 1,017 hPa |
06:56:07 19:32:38 |
|
| Sep. 14th 2026 Sep. 14th 2026 | max: 25.9 °C min: 23.5 °C |
29.3 m/s 44.6 m/s |
10.2 % 24.0 m |
56.0 % 1,018 hPa |
06:57:11 19:30:51 |
|
| Sep. 15th 2026 Sep. 15th 2026 | max: 26.0 °C min: 24.3 °C |
28.2 m/s 46.8 m/s |
1.8 % 24.1 m |
58.6 % 1,018 hPa |
06:58:16 19:29:03 |
|
| Sep. 16th 2026 Sep. 16th 2026 | max: 25.1 °C min: 24.2 °C |
26.6 m/s 40.3 m/s |
4.4 % 24.1 m |
67.3 % 1,014 hPa |
06:59:21 19:27:16 |
|
| Sep. 17th 2026 Sep. 17th 2026 | max: 24.9 °C min: 24.1 °C |
23.9 m/s 34.6 m/s |
14.0 % 24.1 m |
67.8 % 1,011 hPa |
07:00:26 19:25:28 |
|
| Sep. 18th 2026 Sep. 18th 2026 | max: 24.3 °C min: 23.1 °C |
26.0 m/s 31.2 m/s |
32.0 % 20.8 m |
65.9 % 1,014 hPa |
07:01:31 19:23:41 |
|
| Sep. 19th 2026 Sep. 19th 2026 | max: 24.0 °C min: 22.9 °C |
20.7 m/s 27.7 m/s |
53.5 % 24.1 m |
63.6 % 1,018 hPa |
07:02:36 19:21:53 |
|
| Sep. 20th 2026 Sep. 20th 2026 | max: 24.5 °C min: 23.5 °C |
10.8 m/s 13.5 m/s |
10.0 % 24.1 m |
67.7 % 1,020 hPa |
07:03:41 19:20:05 |
|
| Sep. 21st 2026 Sep. 21st 2026 | max: 25.3 °C min: 23.8 °C |
22.9 m/s 25.8 m/s |
4.3 % 24.1 m |
69.2 % 1,018 hPa |
07:04:46 19:18:18 |
|
| Sep. 22nd 2026 Sep. 22nd 2026 | max: 25.0 °C min: 21.5 °C |
39.4 m/s 42.6 m/s |
35.2 % 21.8 m |
65.5 % 1,012 hPa |
07:05:51 19:16:30 |
Would you like to travel to Portoferraio on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Portoferraio.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 11th 2026 Friday, 11th of Sep. 2026 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 13th 2026 Sunday, 13th of Sep. 2026 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 19th 2026 Saturday, 19th of Sep. 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 08:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| Sep. 27th 2026 Sunday, 27th of Sep. 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 08:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| Sep. 28th 2026 Monday, 28th of Sep. 2026 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 12th 2026 Monday, 12th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Ray | 556 - 728 | 08:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
| Oct. 14th 2026 Wednesday, 14th of Oct. 2026 | MS Artania | 1188 - 1260 | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Oct. 22nd 2026 Thursday, 22nd of Oct. 2026 | MS Hamburg | 394 - 420 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 24th 2026 Saturday, 24th of Oct. 2026 | Island Princess | 2214 - 2657 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 6th 2026 Friday, 6th of Nov. 2026 | MS Allura | 1218 - 1469 | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Apr. 11th 2027 Sunday, 11th of Apr. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Apr. 22nd 2027 Thursday, 22nd of Apr. 2027 | MS Allura | 1218 - 1469 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 26th 2027 Monday, 26th of Apr. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Apr. 30th 2027 Friday, 30th of Apr. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 3rd 2027 Monday, 3rd of May 2027 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 3rd 2027 Monday, 3rd of May 2027 | Sea Cloud II | 96 | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| May 12th 2027 Wednesday, 12th of May 2027 | Sea Dream II | 94 - 112 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 13th 2027 Thursday, 13th of May 2027 | Sea Dream II | 94 - 112 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 18th 2027 Tuesday, 18th of May 2027 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 18th 2027 Tuesday, 18th of May 2027 | Sea Cloud II | 96 | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| May 25th 2027 Tuesday, 25th of May 2027 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 25th 2027 Tuesday, 25th of May 2027 | MS Europa | 408 | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| May 28th 2027 Friday, 28th of May 2027 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| May 28th 2027 Friday, 28th of May 2027 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 4th 2027 Friday, 4th of Jun. 2027 | LE PONANT | 32 | 07:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| Jun. 4th 2027 Friday, 4th of Jun. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 8th 2027 Tuesday, 8th of Jun. 2027 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 9th 2027 Wednesday, 9th of Jun. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Jun. 13th 2027 Sunday, 13th of Jun. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jun. 21st 2027 Monday, 21st of Jun. 2027 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 24th 2027 Thursday, 24th of Jun. 2027 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 184 - 264 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jul. 9th 2027 Friday, 9th of Jul. 2027 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 13th 2027 Tuesday, 13th of Jul. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jul. 18th 2027 Sunday, 18th of Jul. 2027 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jul. 23rd 2027 Friday, 23rd of Jul. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 1st 2027 Sunday, 1st of Aug. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Aug. 4th 2027 Wednesday, 4th of Aug. 2027 | MS Europa 2 | 516 | 12:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
| Aug. 10th 2027 Tuesday, 10th of Aug. 2027 | Sea Dream II | 94 - 112 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 19th 2027 Thursday, 19th of Aug. 2027 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| Aug. 21st 2027 Saturday, 21st of Aug. 2027 | Sea Dream II | 94 - 112 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 28th 2027 Saturday, 28th of Aug. 2027 | LE PONANT | 32 | 01:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Sep. 3rd 2027 Friday, 3rd of Sep. 2027 | Royal Clipper | 227 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 5th 2027 Sunday, 5th of Sep. 2027 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 04:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 6th 2027 Monday, 6th of Sep. 2027 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 12:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| Sep. 10th 2027 Friday, 10th of Sep. 2027 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Sep. 17th 2027 Friday, 17th of Sep. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 26th 2027 Sunday, 26th of Sep. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 1st 2027 Friday, 1st of Oct. 2027 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 4th 2027 Monday, 4th of Oct. 2027 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Oct. 4th 2027 Monday, 4th of Oct. 2027 | Star Clipper | 170 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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