Matera Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Matera is located in an area with a warm sea climate. This climate is characterized by dry winters but very wet summers. In summer it is very likely you will experience storms and thunderstorms. The hottest month is August with an average temperature of around 24°C. The coldest month is January with an average monthly temperature of 6°C. Most precipitation falls in November. The best time to visit Matera is in spring (May - mid-Jun) or autumn (September - October).
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Matera, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Matera receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 599 mm. The climate in Matera shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in November, with an average of 72 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Matera Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Matera.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Matera 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:
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 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
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