Sardinia Weather & Climate: Italy

Climate by month across Sardinia, Italy, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Sardinia

Sardinia in Italy sees its peak temperatures in August (28°C (82°F)) and its coolest in February (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 Alghero, 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.

In Sardinia, the months of May, June, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Sardinia varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 5 mm (0.2 in). The period of June, July and August is the driest, with precipitation levels below 17 mm (0.7 in).

For those seeking sunshine, July usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Sardinia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sardinia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Alghero)

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Alghero Cagliari San Teodoro Castelsardo Monte Nai Villasimius
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Climate map of Sardinia

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

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Alghero 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 10°C (50°F) 23°C (73°F) 563 mm (22 in) 2,597 hours
Cagliari 15°C (59°F) 32°C (90°F) 7°C (45°F) 22°C (72°F) 448 mm (18 in) 2,721 hours
San Teodoro 14°C (57°F) 29°C (84°F) 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 589 mm (23 in) 2,649 hours
Castelsardo 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 659 mm (26 in) 2,597 hours
Monte Nai 16°C (61°F) 33°C (91°F) 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 418 mm (16 in) 2,721 hours
Villasimius 16°C (61°F) 32°C (90°F) 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 391 mm (15 in) 2,721 hours

Places in Sardinia, Italy

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