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Basilicata Weather in October

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

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Matera Maratea Gravina in Puglia Potenza

Planning a journey to Basilicata, Italy this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Marsico Nuovo at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Miglionico at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Miglionico and 9°C (48°F) in Marsico Nuovo.

To explore the conditions in Basilicata, Italy in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miglionico with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Maratea with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Explore Basilicata by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Basilicata - and find the best time to visit. (based on Matera)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) July32°C (90°F) This monthAugust32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Basilicata in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Basilicata.

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Basilicata, Italy?

Temperature range in Basilicata (October)

Precipitation variation in Basilicata (October)

Matera

In October Matera generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Maratea

In October Maratea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
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Gravina in Puglia

In October Gravina in Puglia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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Potenza

In October Potenza generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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Metaponto

In October Metaponto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Basilicata, in Italy.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matera 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Maratea 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Gravina in Puglia 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Potenza 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Metaponto 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Policoro 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Basilicata weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Basilicata, Italy brings excellent weather. In Matera, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Average temperatures in Basilicata, Italy during October range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Matera.

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

October is on the drier side in Basilicata, Italy. Matera averages only about 57 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Basilicata, Italy?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Basilicata, Italy. Typically, the climate in Matera is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide excellent weather in Matera. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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