Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 6 to 8°
- 8 rainy days · 54 mm
- 7.6 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Puglia?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May24°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug32°fair
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov18°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Puglia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 7.3 h | 50 mm | 9 d | 14° | |
| February | 15° | 7° | 8.5 h | 38 mm | 6 d | 14° | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 9.4 h | 67 mm | 10 d | 14° | |
| April | 18° | 10° | 10.8 h | 49 mm | 10 d | 16° | |
| May | 24° | 15° | 12.1 h | 48 mm | 7 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 19° | 13.2 h | 52 mm | 6 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 22° | 13.8 h | 19 mm | 3 d | 27° | |
| August | 32° | 22° | 12.8 h | 36 mm | 6 d | 28° | |
| September | 28° | 19° | 10.8 h | 38 mm | 6 d | 26° | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 15° | 9.1 h | 47 mm | 6 d | 22° | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 11° | 7.1 h | 79 mm | 11 d | 19° | |
| December | 15° | 8° | 7.1 h | 73 mm | 8 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Puglia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Bari) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 24°
nights 7 to 15°
- 9 rainy days · 55 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 32°
nights 19 to 22°
- 5 rainy days · 36 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 28°
nights 11 to 19°
- 8 rainy days · 55 mm
- 9 h of sun
- sea 22°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Puglia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h07 of daylight, in December 9h13, a difference of 5h54.
9h31Jan
10h34Feb
11h49Mar
13h16Apr
14h28May
15h07Jun
14h51Jul
13h48Aug
12h24Sep
11h01Oct
9h49Nov
9h13Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Bari" (41.12°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Puglia, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsFocara di NovoliJanuaryFeast of San Nicola in BariMayNotte della TarantaAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September, October
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Puglia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JanuaryFocara di Novoli
In mid-January, a bonfire of vine cuttings as tall as a building burns in Novoli for the feast of St Anthony.
- MayFeast of San Nicola in Bari big crowds
In early May, the saint's statue is taken out to sea on a fishing boat and returns escorted by dozens of vessels.
- AugustNotte della Taranta big crowds
The final concert in Melpignano closes a pizzica tour of the Salento in late August, before a crowd that dances until morning.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 50 mm · 9 d
- 7.3 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°7° at night
- 38 mm · 6 d
- 8.5 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°7° at night
- 67 mm · 10 d
- 9.4 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°10° at night
- 49 mm · 10 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended24°15° at night
- 48 mm · 7 d
- 12.1 h
- sea 19°
High season, book early
June
Recommended29°19° at night
- 52 mm · 6 d
- 13.2 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°22° at night
- 19 mm · 3 d
- 13.8 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair32°22° at night
- 36 mm · 6 d
- 12.8 h
- sea 28°
High season, book early
September
Recommended28°19° at night
- 38 mm · 6 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°15° at night
- 47 mm · 6 d
- 9.1 h
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair18°11° at night
- 79 mm · 11 d
- 7.1 h
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 73 mm · 8 d
- 7.1 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (50 mm). Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.5 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.1 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (19 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puglia?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 23 to 29 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Bari).
Which month should you avoid in Puglia?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 73 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Bari).
What is the hottest month in Puglia?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bari).
What is the coldest month in Puglia?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Bari).
What is the driest month in Puglia?
July: 19 mm over 3 days of rain, against 79 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Puglia?
July, with 13.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Puglia?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 28 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Bari).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Puglia?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Bari).
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