Cagliari Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Cagliari has a Mediterranean climate with dry hot summers and mild winters. Due to the location at the south side of Sardinia, the weather is influenced by the warm wind from the Sahara. Do not be surprised if you find some Sahara sand on your balcony after a windy night. The sea wind tempers the temperatures, however in summer temperatures may still rise to more than 35°C (95°F). Rainfall is rare in Cagliari, there are only a few rainy days during summer months.
Monthly Temperature in Cagliari
Visitors to Cagliari can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Cagliari
Cagliari tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 448 mm (18 in) of rain per year. Cagliari can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.4 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Cagliari Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Cagliari
Cagliari can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Cagliari
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C (55°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Cagliari by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cagliari.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Cagliari 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Cagliari
During April, May, June, September, October and November, Cagliari experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 28°C (82°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 12 mm (0.5 in) and 67 mm (2.6 in). Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
