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Taranto Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Taranto is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount 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 Taranto, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a moderate 13°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Taranto receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 610 mm. The seasons in Taranto, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 90 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Taranto Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Taranto, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 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

Forecast for Taranto

Sun   Dec 22
12°C | 3°C
NW 3 m/s
2.2 mm
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
13°C | 5°C
NW 7 m/s
3.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Tue   Dec 24
11°C | 4°C
NW 7 m/s
3.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Taranto 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:
  • When is summer in Taranto?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Taranto have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Taranto?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Taranto?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Taranto?
    November tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Taranto?
    July is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Taranto?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 341 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.