Alghero Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Alghero has a mild Mediterranean climate. This means warm summers and mild winters making it a year-round holiday destination. There is a small chance of precipitation in Alghero during summer months, in winter this chance is higher. Maximum temperatures rise to near 30°C in July and August. The town is sometimes influenced by a strong wind (mistral) coming from southern France and usually this lasts for a few days.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Alghero, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 14°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Alghero receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 563 mm. The seasons in Alghero, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 94 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 5.7 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Alghero Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Alghero, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 24°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alghero.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Alghero in Sardinia
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 94 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 349 hours of sunshine.
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