Climate in Bari (Apulia)

The climate of Bari is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in southern Italy, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, and is the capital of the Apulia (Puglia) region.

The average temperature of the coldest months (January, February) is of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 25.5 °C (77.6 °F).

Precipitation is not abundant, given that it amounts to to 565 millimeters (22.2 inches) per year.

Winter, from December to February, is mild, and is characterized by sunny periods alternating with rainy periods.
Despite the mild climate, due to the proximity to the Balkan peninsula, from December to March, there can be cold periods, usually of short duration, in which the temperature approaches freezing. In these cases, it can even snow. Generally, a few centimeters of snow fall, but during the heaviest snowfalls, such as that of January 1993, the white mantle can reach 20-30 cm (8-12 inches).
However, given the location on the coast, the temperature does not drop significantly. Generally, on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature drops to -1/-2 °C (28/30 °F), and even in the coldest winters, it rarely drops below -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it reached -5.5 °C (22 °F) in March 1949, -4.5 °C (24 °F) in January 1963, -6 °C (21 °F) in January 1993 (record), and -3.5 °C (25.5 °F) in January 2017.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with very rare rains.
Normally, the temperatures are not too high and the breeze blows. Sometimes, however, hot and muggy periods can occur.
Also, heatwaves of African origin can sometimes occur: in these cases, it is possible for the temperature to reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F). The temperature reached 45 °C (113 °F) in August 1994 and in July 1998, 44 °C in July 2023, 43.5 °C (110.5 °F) in July 2000, 45.5 °C (114 °F) in June 2007, and again 45.5 °C (114 °F) in the following month of July. These data make Bari one of the hottest cities in Italy, at least during African heatwaves.



On average, there are around 2,700 sunshine hours per year. Therefore, the city is very sunny.

The sea temperature ranges between 14 °C (57 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F). The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September.

Best Time

The best times to visit Bari are spring and autumn, ie from mid-April to mid-June and from September to early October. In June, the weather is often nice, but it can sometimes get hot, especially in the second half of the month.
The best months to go to the beach are July and August. In June, the sea is still a little cool.

Bari - Climate data

In Bari, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 565 millimeters (22.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (June, July) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) in January, February, March to
There are on average around 2700 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bari - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.8 °F) and a maximum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.7 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in February 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 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 mild month. The average temperature is of 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °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 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) in May 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °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 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 45.5 °C (113.9 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °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 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 45.6 °C (114.1 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °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 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 9.7 °C (49.5 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in October 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in October 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.8 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) and a maximum of 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in December 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.