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Bari, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Bari in December: go or not?

Tough period. Bari in December only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 41.12°N · 16.87°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Bari · December
4.4
8–15°
Temperature
23%
Rain
4h
Sun
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The month in detail

What to expect in December

In December, Bari sees 15°C during the day with 3.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Bari. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, −0.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
7°
Sea
16°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is December the right month?

The best month in Bari is June (9.5/10), 5.1 pts higher than December.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.39°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 24%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Bari ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.12°N · 16.87°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bari?
June is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 11.2h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bari get in June?
Bari averages 11.2 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bari?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bari in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Bari good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bari scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Bari?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bari, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Bari in December?
In December, the sea averages 16°C in Bari: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Bari in December?
The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Bari (low), with about 9.1h of daylight. No protection needed.