Best time to visit Costa Paradiso
The best time to visit Costa Paradiso 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.
Costa Paradiso weather
Located on the northwest coast of Sardinia, Costa Paradiso has a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild, wet winters.
Costa Paradiso stretches for around 70km (43mi) from Castelsardo to Santa Teresa di Gallura in the north. This stunning coastline is an alternative to the more crowded and expensive Costa Smeralda.
What is the best month to visit Costa Paradiso?
Late-June through to early-September are the best months to visit Costa Paradiso – 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 Costa Paradiso.
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 Costa Paradiso?
The hottest months in Costa Paradiso are usually July and August, with maximum daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F), with high heat and humidity and a low of 19°C (66°F)
On the warmest days of July and 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 Costa Paradiso?
The coldest month in Costa Paradiso is usually February, 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 Costa Paradiso?
The sunniest month in Costa Paradiso is usually July with sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the humidity in Costa Paradiso?
Costa Paradiso experiences significant seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 66% – 80% 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 13% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Costa Paradiso is August, with around 15 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 May is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Costa Paradiso?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Costa Paradiso 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 Costa Paradiso?
November is usually the wettest month in Costa Paradiso with 90mm (3.5in) on average. There are normally eight days in November with some rain.
The rainy period of the year lasts from late-September to mid-May, with a greater than 17% 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 the island receives less rainfall than the north, which sees a lot of rain in winter, especially during November and December.
Which is the windiest month in Costa Paradiso?
The windiest month of the year in Costa Paradiso 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 late-April, with average wind speeds of more than 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from late-April to mid-October. The calmest month of the year in Sardinia is Ausust, 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 Costa Paradiso.
Costa Paradiso Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | 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 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 45 | 85 | 90 | 65 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| Castelsardo, Costa Paradiso, Sardinia, Italy | |||||||||||
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 Costa Paradiso, 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: Alghero - Riviera del Corallo Airport (AHO), also known as Alghero Airport or Alghero–Fertilia Airport, located about 60km (37mi) southwest of Castelsardo, Costa Paradiso.
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 Costa Paradiso, Sardinia: 11 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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