Best time to visit Cagliari
The best time to visit Cagliari, and the southern coast of Sardinia, for a beach holiday is during summer from late-June through to early-September, with July and August the best months.
However, anytime from mid-May to early-October is good for a range of outdoor activities. April and May are good months for hiking, exploring the island and visiting cities, so avoiding the intense heat of summer. In October, the weather can be rainy and windy.
Cagliari weather
Cagliari has a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild, wet winters.
Located in the south of the island, the coastal city of Cagliari is gateway to several popular beach resorts, including Chia, Pula, Costa Rei and Villasimius.
What is the best month to visit Cagliari?
Late-June through to early-September are the best months to visit Cagliari – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Cagliari.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Cagliari?
The hottest month in Cagliari is usually August, with maximum daytime temperatures of 32°C (89°F), with high heat and humidity and a low of 20°C (68°F)
However, on the warmest days of August, the temperature may reach a high of 37°C (98°F).
The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
Which is the coldest month in Cagliari?
The coldest month in Cagliari is usually January, with an average high temperature of 14°C (57°F) and an average night-time low of 5°C (41°F).
The cool winter season lasts from late-November through March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Cagliari?
The sunniest month sin Cagliari are usually July and August with sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's around 11 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Cagliari?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Cagliari in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The sea temperature is comfortable for swimming from July to September.
Which month has the most rain in Cagliari?
November is usually the wettest month in Cagliari with 55mm (2in) of rainfall on average, distributed across eight days.
The rainy period of the year lasts from late-September to mid-May, with a greater than 15% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season with little or no rainfall lasts from mid-May through to late-September. July has the least rainfall.
The south of Sardinia receives less rainfall than the north of the island: Cagliari is one of the driest cities in Italy.
Which is the windiest month in Cagliari?
The windiest month of the year in Cagliari is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 10 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October to mid-May, with average wind speeds of more than 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-May to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Sardinia is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from the west throughout the year in Cagliari.
Cagliari Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 80 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 73 | 69 | 66 | 67 | 72 | 77 | 79 | 80 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 45 | 55 | 45 | 34 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: From June to early-September, with July and August two months to avoid – the most expensive and crowded time to travel in Italy. Most hotels are fully booked with restaurants and beaches at their busiest.
Shoulder season: From April to May, early-September to October, and from mid-December to 24 December.
Low season: From November to mid-December and 25 December to 30 March.
Many hotels and restaurants close down for a month or two between November and February.
Source: Meteorological data for Cagliari, Sardinia is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Servizio Meteorologico – the Italian Meteorological Service – from the nearest weather station: Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), located about 10km (6mi) northwest of Cagliari.
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.
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Latest update: Best time to visit Cagliari, Sardinia: 11 May, 2024
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