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Basilicata Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Basilicata, Italy in February.

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Matera Maratea Gravina in Puglia Potenza

Planning a journey to Basilicata, Italy this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Basilicata in February

Basilicata, Italy is a region in Italy. February in Basilicata generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Marsico Nuovo at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Policoro at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Policoro and 0°C (32°F) in Marsico Nuovo.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Basilicata, Italy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pomarico with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Maratea with 122 mm (4.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Basilicata in February

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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 Basilicata

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Basilicata, Italy?

Temperature range in Basilicata (February)

Precipitation variation in Basilicata (February)

Matera

In February Matera generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Matera →

Maratea

In February Maratea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Maratea →

Gravina in Puglia

In February Gravina in Puglia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gravina in Puglia →

Potenza

In February Potenza generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Potenza →

Metaponto

In February Metaponto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Metaponto →

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In our records: Italy February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Italy in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Italy dropped to -28°C (-18°F) in Livigno on February 6, 2012.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Italy was -18°C (0°F) in Livigno on February 9, 1986.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Basilicata in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matera 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Maratea 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Gravina in Puglia 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Potenza 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Metaponto 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Policoro 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Basilicata weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basilicata, Italy in February?

In February, Basilicata, Italy generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Matera sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Basilicata, Italy in February?

In Matera, the average daytime high in February is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Basilicata, Italy get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Matera averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Basilicata, Italy.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Basilicata, Italy?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Basilicata, Italy due to the typically unpleasant weather in Matera.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Matera. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be unpleasant.

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