Best time to visit Apulia
The best time to visit Apulia for a beach holiday is from late-June through August, when the weather is hot and sunny.
However, anytime during spring and autumn, from mid-April to early-October, is also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Apulia weather
Located in southern Italy, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, Apulia has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers and mild, relatively rainy winters.
Here are the average temperatures for Bari – the capital of the Apulia (Puglia) region.
What is the best month to visit Apulia?
The summer months of June, July and August are the best months to visit Apulia – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, however this is peak tourist season in Apulia with more visitors and higher prices.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Apulia?
The hottest month in Apulia is normally August, when daytime temperatures usually reach 30°C (86°F), with high heat and humidity and a low of 20°C (68°F)
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37°C (99°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (78°F).
Which is the coldest month in Apulia?
The coldest month of the year at Apulia is January, with an average high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F).
The cooler season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (60°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Apulia?
The sunniest time of year in Apulia is usually July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 78% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Apulia?
Apulia experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 60% – 77% over the course of the year.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 11% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Apulia is August, with around 13 days that are muggy.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
November through to May is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Apulia?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Apulia in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C (78°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature above 23°C (73°F).
Which month has the most rain in Apulia?
November is usually the wettest month in Apulia with 75mm (3in) of rainfall on average, distributed across eight days.
The rainy season lasts from early-September to late-April, with a greater than 17% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from early-May to early-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Apulia is July.
Which is the windiest month in Apulia?
The windiest month of the year in Apulia is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (10 knots; 12 mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-November to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 16 kilometres per hour (8 knots; 10 mph).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April to early-November. The calmest month of the year in Apulia is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (7 knots; 9 mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Apulia varies throughout the year.
Apulia Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 74 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 60 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 77 | 76 |
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| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 55 | 65 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 60 | 60 | 75 | 55 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August.
Low season: May, June and September.
Source: Meteorological data for Apulia is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 from the nearest weather station: Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI), also known as Palese Airport, located 8km (5mi) northwest of Bari, Apulia's capital city.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Apulia, Italy: 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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