Winter
Dec → Feb14 to 15°
nights 8 to 10°
- 8 rainy days · 55 mm
- 7.9 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Sardinia?
- Jan14°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct22°fair
- Nov18°not recommended
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Sardinia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 8° | 7.7 h | 68 mm | 9 d | 15° | |
| February | 14° | 8° | 8.6 h | 51 mm | 8 d | 14° | |
| March | 15° | 10° | 9.9 h | 60 mm | 9 d | 14° | |
| April | 18° | 11° | 11.4 h | 41 mm | 7 d | 15° | |
| May | 21° | 15° | 12.1 h | 54 mm | 7 d | 18° | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 20° | 13.6 h | 16 mm | 3 d | 22° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 23° | 14 h | 3 mm | 1 d | 25° | |
| August | 30° | 23° | 12.7 h | 12 mm | 3 d | 26° | |
| September | 26° | 20° | 10.9 h | 45 mm | 6 d | 24° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 16° | 9.1 h | 72 mm | 9 d | 22° | |
| November | 18° | 12° | 7.6 h | 85 mm | 11 d | 19° | |
| December | 15° | 10° | 7.5 h | 47 mm | 8 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Sardinia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 21°
nights 10 to 15°
- 8 rainy days · 52 mm
- 11.1 h of sun
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 20 to 23°
- 2 rainy days · 10 mm
- 13.4 h of sun
- sea 24°
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 26°
nights 12 to 20°
- 9 rainy days · 67 mm
- 9.2 h of sun
- sea 22°
Book early for May to June and September
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 Sardinia, 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 "Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)" (41.13°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Sardinia, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 1 |
EventsSartiglia di OristanoFebruarySagra di Sant'EfisioMayCavalcata SardaMayS'Ardia di SediloJulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Sardinia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- FebruarySartiglia di Oristano
A galloping ring-tilting race run by masked riders with porcelain faces, on the last two days of carnival.
- MaySagra di Sant'Efisio
On 1 May, Cagliari escorts the saint's statue for dozens of kilometres, in costumes from all over the island.
- MayCavalcata Sarda
Sassari brings together riders and traditional costumes from hundreds of Sardinian villages, on the penultimate Sunday of May.
- JulyS'Ardia di Sedilo
A frenzied horse race around the sanctuary of San Costantino, in early July, with no track and no barriers.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended14°8° at night
- 68 mm · 9 d
- 7.7 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°8° at night
- 51 mm · 8 d
- 8.6 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 60 mm · 9 d
- 9.9 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°11° at night
- 41 mm · 7 d
- 11.4 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°15° at night
- 54 mm · 7 d
- 12.1 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°20° at night
- 16 mm · 3 d
- 13.6 h
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°23° at night
- 3 mm · 1 d
- 14 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°23° at night
- 12 mm · 3 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended26°20° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair22°16° at night
- 72 mm · 9 d
- 9.1 h
- sea 22°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended18°12° at night
- 85 mm · 11 d
- 7.6 h
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°10° at night
- 47 mm · 8 d
- 7.5 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 14 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Expect 8.6 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, 10 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 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 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 41 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.1 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 14 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Expect 7.6 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Expect 7.5 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 Sardinia?
May to June and September: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 27 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)).
Which month should you avoid in Sardinia?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 85 mm over 11 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)).
What is the hottest month in Sardinia?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)).
What is the coldest month in Sardinia?
January, with 14 °C at best during the day and 8 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)).
What is the driest month in Sardinia?
July: 3 mm over 1 day of rain, against 85 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Sardinia?
July, with 14 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Sardinia?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 26 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)).
When is the best time to hike in Sardinia?
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Sardinia?
July, August: 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 (Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo)).
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