Puglia (Apulia) Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in October.

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Gallipoli Lecce Ostuni Porto Cesareo

Planning a trip to Puglia (Apulia), Italy this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Puglia (Apulia) in October

Puglia (Apulia), Italy is a region in Italy. October in Puglia (Apulia) generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Vieste at 21°C (70°F) and warm in San Pietro Vernotico at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in San Pietro Vernotico and 17°C (63°F) in Vieste.

For a closer look at conditions across Puglia (Apulia), Italy, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Foggia with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Castro di Lecce with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Gallipoli typically receives 194 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Puglia (Apulia) in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Puglia (Apulia).

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Puglia (Apulia)

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Puglia (Apulia), Italy?

Temperature range in Puglia (Apulia) (October)

Precipitation variation in Puglia (Apulia) (October)

Gallipoli

In October Gallipoli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
194 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Gallipoli →

Lecce

In October Lecce generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
194 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Lecce →

Ostuni

In October Ostuni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
192 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ostuni →

Porto Cesareo

In October Porto Cesareo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
194 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Porto Cesareo →

Monopoli

In October Monopoli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Monopoli →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Puglia (Apulia) in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gallipoli 22°C (72°F) 18°C (64°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Lecce 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Ostuni 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Porto Cesareo 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Monopoli 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Polignano a Mare 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Puglia (Apulia) weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in October?

Expect perfect weather across Puglia (Apulia), Italy in October. The popular destination of Gallipoli averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Puglia (Apulia), Italy in October?

Average temperatures in Puglia (Apulia), Italy during October range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Gallipoli.

Does Puglia (Apulia), Italy get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puglia (Apulia), Italy during October, with Gallipoli averaging close to 99 mm (3.9 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Puglia (Apulia), Italy?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Puglia (Apulia), Italy with overall perfect weather in Gallipoli.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Gallipoli. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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