Puglia (Apulia) Weather & Climate: Italy

Climate by month across Puglia (Apulia), Italy, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Puglia (Apulia)

Puglia (Apulia) in Italy sees its peak temperatures in August (29°C (84°F)) and its coolest in January (14°C (57°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Gallipoli, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Puglia (Apulia) offers pleasant conditions in May, June, September and October, with temperatures typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Puglia (Apulia) varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 9 mm (0.4 in). The driest period occurs in June, July and August, with rainfall remaining under 14 mm (0.6 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Gallipoli Lecce Ostuni Porto Cesareo Monopoli Polignano a Mare
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Climate map of Puglia (Apulia)

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Gallipoli 14°C (57°F) 29°C (84°F) 10°C (50°F) 24°C (75°F) 689 mm (27 in) 2,498 hours
Lecce 14°C (57°F) 32°C (90°F) 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 690 mm (27 in) 2,498 hours
Ostuni 13°C (55°F) 30°C (86°F) 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 651 mm (26 in) 2,488 hours
Porto Cesareo 14°C (57°F) 32°C (90°F) 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 657 mm (26 in) 2,498 hours
Monopoli 13°C (55°F) 30°C (86°F) 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 619 mm (24 in)
Polignano a Mare 13°C (55°F) 30°C (86°F) 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 617 mm (24 in)

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