Castelmezzano Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Castelmezzano, Basilicata, Italy is 19°C (66°F), with daytime highs ranging from 10°C (50°F) in February to 30°C (86°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Castelmezzano compares to cities worldwide.
Castelmezzano Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Castelmezzano can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 17°C (63°F) in August to 1°C (34°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Castelmezzano by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Castelmezzano vs Italy
The map below shows the annual temperature across Italy. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Castelmezzano vs World: Temperature Compared
Castelmezzano's average annual maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Castelmezzano?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Castelmezzano, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 11°C (52°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 64% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Castelmezzano this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Castelmezzano's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Castelmezzano climate page.
