Quick decision
When to visit Lecce?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–30°C in June
🌧 Least rain
16% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (29%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Lecce BaroqueYear-round — Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo, carved golden stone.
Salento beachesJun–Sep — Torre dell'Orso, Pescoluse 'Maldives of Puglia'.
Primitivo wine & pasticciottoYear-round — Primitivo wine, local pastry, rustico leccese.
Sagre & festivalsJul–Aug — patron saint feasts, food festivals in the villages.
Monthly climate data
Lecce weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 7°C | 14°C | 29% | 1.9 | 8.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 15°C | 26% | 2.1 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 8°C | 16°C | 30% | 2.2 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 20°C | 29% | 1.9 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 24°C | 31% | 2.1 | 13.1h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 30°C | 16% | 0.9 | 14.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 32°C | 7% | 0.5 | 14.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 32°C | 16% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 27% | 1.7 | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 23°C | 26% | 2.3 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 19°C | 42% | 3.5 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 8°C | 15°C | 26% | 1.9 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 30% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 31°C, 13% rainy days, 13.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 32% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 27% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 16% rainy days and 30°C.
January is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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