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Best time to visit Matera: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 17–30°C, ideal for walking the steps and the ravine. July and August are hot, around 32–34°C, with little shade, and winter is cold, around 11–13°C by day, with rain.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | 3°C | 8 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 3°C | 5 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 3°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 6°C | 11 | medium |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 10 | high |
| Jun | 30°C | 18°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 34°C | 21°C | 3 | high |
| Aug | 32°C | 20°C | 5 | very high |
| Sep | 28°C | 16°C | 6 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 12°C | 4 | medium |
| Nov | 17°C | 9°C | 13 | low |
| Dec | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March and April are cool (highs about 14–17°C) with some rain; May at about 24°C is excellent for walking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is hot at about 30°C; July and August reach 32–34°C, with very little rain and little shade in the Sassi.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 28°C) and October (about 23°C) are ideal; November is cooler and the rainiest month.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, with highs of 11–13°C and lows around 3–5°C, occasional snow, but the Sassi are quiet and atmospheric.
Events worth planning around
- Festa della Madonna della Bruna, the city's festival, ending with the decorated cart torn apart by the crowd (2 July)
When to avoid
Avoid midday in July and August, when the stone steps are hot and shadeless. If you dislike crowds, avoid the days around 2 July and August.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Matera?
May or late September to October, with highs of about 23–28°C.
Is Matera too hot in summer?
July and August reach about 32–34°C with little shade; walk early and late.
Is Matera worth visiting in winter?
Yes for quiet Sassi and atmosphere, but it is cold (highs about 11–13°C) and can rain or snow.