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Cagliari Climate by Month

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. Rainfall is rare in Cagliari, there are only a few rainy days during summer months.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Cagliari can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 7°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Cagliari tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 448 mm of rain per year. Cagliari can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 67 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.4 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Cagliari ranges from 13°C in February to 24°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Cagliari in Sardinia

During the months of May 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:
  • When is summer in Cagliari?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Cagliari have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cagliari?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cagliari?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cagliari?
    November tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cagliari?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cagliari?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 343 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Cagliari

    Thu   Dec 05
    17°C | 6°C
    NW 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 06
    19°C | 5°C
    NW 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 07
    20°C | 11°C
    NW 25 km/h
    1.6 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain