Salento Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Salento is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Salento, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a moderate 12°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 5°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salento experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1290 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Salento, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 195 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 24 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Salento 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 Salento.
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 Salento in Italy
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.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 195 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
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