IT Sardinia, Italy

When to Visit
Sardinia?

Sardinia — Costa Smeralda, turquoise water and white sand dunes. The quintessential Italian postcard.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 40.12°N 9.01°E
JuneBest month
30°COptimal temperature
17%Rainy days

When to visit Sardinia?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–30°C in June
🌧 Least rain
17% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (32%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️BeachJune–September — Costa Smeralda, Cala Goloritzé, some of the world's most beautiful turquoise waters.
🥾Selvaggio BluApril–May or October — spectacular coastal trek, for experienced hikers only.
🏛️Nuraghe & ArchaeologyApril–May or October — Su Nuraxi (UNESCO), unique ancient civilisation.
🤿DivingJune–September — Maddalena, Asinara, remarkable wrecks.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyJune or September — safe beaches, calm waters, fewer crowds.
💰BudgetMay or October — affordable flights, accommodation -40%.

Sardinia weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January4°C12°C32%2.28.2h5.3/10
⛅ February5°C14°C27%2.09.2h6.7/10
⛅ March6°C16°C34%2.110.5h7.0/10
🌤️ April8°C19°C31%2.211.7h7.4/10
🌤️ May12°C23°C32%2.712.8h8.0/10
☀️ June16°C30°C17%1.013.4h8.8/10
☀️ July20°C34°C3%0.113.2h7.8/10
☀️ August20°C33°C9%0.512.7h8.0/10
☀️ September16°C28°C23%1.611.0h8.7/10
🌤️ October13°C23°C26%1.79.8h7.8/10
🌦️ November9°C17°C41%3.28.2h7.0/10
⛅ December6°C14°C32%2.48.0h5.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 19°C, 32% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 32°C, 10% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 23°C, 30% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 13°C, 30% rainy days, 8.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 17% rainy days and 30°C.
January is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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