Matera, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Matera?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
21% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (26%)
📅 Best score
9.3/10
Monthly climate data
Matera weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 3°C | 12°C | 26% | 49.2 | 6.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 14°C | 28% | 54.3 | 8.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 33% | 70.2 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 19°C | 31% | 51.3 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 34% | 62.5 | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 29°C | 27% | 51.0 | 13.2h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 34°C | 12% | 16.6 | 13.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 33°C | 16% | 27.6 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 28°C | 21% | 42.4 | 10.9h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 23°C | 23% | 46.6 | 8.7h | 8.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 32% | 83.4 | 7.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 19% | 32.4 | 6.9h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 33% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 18% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 25% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 13°C, 24% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 21% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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