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Sardinia, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Sardinia in July: go or not?

Mixed period. Sardinia in July: 5.7/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 40.12°N · 9.01°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Sardinia · July
5.7
20–34°
Temperature
2%
Rain
11h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in July

In the height of summer, Sardinia sees high temperatures (34°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

July ranks 8 out of 12 months in Sardinia. Compared to June: +4°C daytime, 5 pts fewer rainy days, +0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
15°
Daylight
14.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Sardinia is June (9.2/10), 3.5 pts higher than July.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 28%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Sardinia ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.12°N · 9.01°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sardinia?
June is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 10.4h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Sardinia get in June?
Sardinia averages 10.4 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Sardinia?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Sardinia in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Sardinia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Sardinia scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Sardinia?
January is the most difficult month to visit Sardinia, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Sardinia in July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Sardinia (very high), with about 14.6h of daylight. Protection essential.