Best time to visit Puglia

Q: When is the best time to visit Puglia?

The best times to visit Puglia are in May, June and September Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Puglia?

The hottest time of year in Bari, Puglia is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Puglia?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Bari, Puglia with 65mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Puglia?

The sunniest time of year in Bari, Puglia is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Puglia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Bari, Puglia in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

The best times to visit Puglia are in May, June and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Puglia?

The best times to visit Puglia are in May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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55
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59
Mar
64
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73
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79
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84
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84
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79
Sep
70
Oct
63
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Puglia (Bari) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Puglia?

The hottest time of year in Bari, Puglia is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 84°F with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Puglia?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Bari, Puglia with 2.6 inches on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Puglia?

The sunniest time of year in Bari, Puglia is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Puglia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Bari, Puglia in August when the water temperature reaches 79°F.

What is the time difference between Puglia and the UK?

The time difference between Puglia and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

Do you need a visa for Puglia?

No, UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter Puglia.

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