Weather and climate in Arbatax (Sardinia)

In Arbatax, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
As in the rest of Sardinia, both the mistral (cool, dry wind from the north-west) and the sirocco (warm, humid wind from the south-east) can blow.
The town is located on the east coast of Sardinia, and is the only fraction of the municipality of Tortolì, in the province of Nuoro. About 30 km (18 mi) to the west is the Gennargentu massif. The weather station is located at an altitude of 140 meters (460 feet), near the Capo Bellavista lighthouse.
In winter, the temperature rarely drops below freezing, and the records are around -2 °C (28.5 °F).
In summer, when the sirocco blows, it can get very hot. The highest records from June to August are 40/42 °C (104/107.5 °F), however, in July 2023 the temperature reached 45.4 °C (113.7 °F). In August 2003, the average maximum was 34 °C (93.2 °F).

Best Time

The best months for a beach holiday are July and August. In June, the days are longer and the weather is often good, but the sea is still a bit cool. You can still go in September, in fact the sea is still quite warm, but the days get shorter and the first waves of bad weather can occur, especially in the second half of the month.

Arbatax - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 420 millimeters (16.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 6 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest ones (October, November) Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) in February, March to 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Arbatax - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (58 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.0 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (67 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.7 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (65 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) and a maximum of 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.