Lecce Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Lecce experiences a Mediterranean climate. This means summers are hot and winters are mild but relatively wet. During summer months the temperature can reach above 40°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Lecce can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a moderate 14°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Lecce experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 690 mm yearly. The seasons in Lecce, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 100 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 17 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Lecce 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 Lecce, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.1 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
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The best time of year to visit Lecce in Italy
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:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 100 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 334 hours of sunshine.
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