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Best time to visit Puglia: month by month
Short answer
May–June and September–October are the best months, with highs of about 20–26°C, warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are hot (about 29°C average highs, often more) and very busy, especially around Ferragosto on 15 August; winter is mild, but many beach places close.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 4°C | 15 | low |
| Feb | 12°C | 4°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 13°C | 5°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 15°C | 7°C | 14 | medium |
| May | 20°C | 12°C | 16 | medium |
| Jun | 26°C | 17°C | 9 | high |
| Jul | 29°C | 20°C | 4 | very high |
| Aug | 29°C | 19°C | 10 | very high |
| Sep | 25°C | 17°C | 9 | high |
| Oct | 21°C | 13°C | 8 | medium |
| Nov | 16°C | 10°C | 20 | low |
| Dec | 13°C | 7°C | 14 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 13°C in March to 20°C in May, with 11–16 rainy days; good for towns and countryside.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is about 26°C, July and August about 29°C, with 4–10 rainy days; beach season and peak crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 25°C) and October (about 21°C) are ideal; November is the wettest month, with about 20 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild, with highs of about 10–13°C and 8–15 rainy days; quiet towns and many seaside places closed.
Events worth planning around
- Festa di San Nicola in Bari (early May)
- La Notte della Taranta, the pizzica music festival of the Salento (August)
- Ferragosto, the mid-August holiday (15 August)
When to avoid
Mid-August is the most crowded and expensive time, with Italians filling the beaches. Winter is quiet, and many beach hotels and lidos close.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Puglia?
June or September: about 25–26°C, warm sea and fewer crowds than July–August.
When is Ferragosto in Puglia?
15 August; the weeks around it are the busiest and most expensive.
Is Puglia worth visiting in winter?
Yes for towns and food, with highs of about 10–13°C, but many beach places close.