Month summary
Matera weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 33°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Matera in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.4h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.0/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Matera in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Matera sees high temperatures (33°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Matera averages 33°C, 16% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Matera in August
Is August a good time to visit Matera?
August is an excellent time to visit Matera (score 8.0/10). With 33°C, 12.4h of sunshine and 16% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Matera in August?
With 33°C and 12.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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