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Lecce

Lecce, the Florence of the South — extravagant Baroque, wild Salento and crystal sea on both sides.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 40.35°N 18.17°E
JuneBest month
30°COptimal temperature
16%Rainy days

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

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.

Lecce weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January7°C14°C29%1.98.5h6.3/10
⛅ February7°C15°C26%2.19.8h7.0/10
⛅ March8°C16°C30%2.210.7h7.1/10
🌤️ April11°C20°C29%1.912.0h7.6/10
🌤️ May14°C24°C31%2.113.1h8.2/10
☀️ June19°C30°C16%0.914.0h8.9/10
☀️ July22°C32°C7%0.514.0h8.7/10
☀️ August22°C32°C16%0.813.0h8.3/10
🌤️ September20°C28°C27%1.711.3h8.6/10
🌤️ October15°C23°C26%2.310.3h7.8/10
🌦️ November12°C19°C42%3.58.5h7.0/10
⛅ December8°C15°C26%1.98.3h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

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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Frequently asked questions

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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