The city is the capital of Sardinia and is located in the south of the island, on the coast of the Gulf of Angels (or Gulf of Cagliari).
The daily average temperature ranges from about 10 °C (50 °F) in January and February to about 26 °C (79 °F) in July and August.
is not abundant, in fact, it slightly exceeds 400 millimeters (16 inches) per year; this happens because weather disturbances pass quickly and are soon replaced by the
, the northwest wind, fresh and dry, which blows from France. Cagliari is in fact one of the driest cities in Italy.
, from December to February, is mild, and is characterized by sunny periods alternating with rainy periods.
It rarely get very cold, however, there may be a few cold days, with highs around 10 °C (50 °F) and lows around freezing, or even a few degrees below. The cold record is -5 °C (23 °F), recorded in January 1981.
Snow is very rare, however, snowfalls with accumulation occurred in February 1956, in January 1967, in January 1985 and January 1993.
There are periods in which the temperatures are not too high and the breeze blows, however,
of African origin can sometimes occur: in these cases, it is possible for the temperature to reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
The record is 44.6 °C (112.3 °F), set in July 2023. In August 2003, the average maximum was 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
However, even during days of torrid heat, it is possible that in the afternoon the breeze will come to give some relief.
is warm enough for swimming from July to September, while it is quite cool in June and October.
in Cagliari is very good in summer, when clear skies prevail, while in winter, there is an alternation between sunny periods and periods of bad weather, with rain, wind and thunderstorms.
to visit Cagliari for a beach holiday is the summer, from June to August. The sea temperature is comfortable enough from July to September, although in September, which in any case is still a good month (especially in the first half), the first periods of bad weather can occur.
To visit the city you can choose spring, in April and May, and the beginning of autumn, from mid-September to mid-October.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.1 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
14.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in January 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.3 °C, with a minimum of
5.4 °C and a maximum of
15.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.8 °C in February 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
17.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in March 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
26.2 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.9 °C, with a minimum of
9.8 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.4 °C in April 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
28.6 °C in April 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.7 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
34.6 °C in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
17.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
28.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.6 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 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 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
16.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
12.2 °C in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40.8 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
16.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.4 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
13.4 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
41.8 °C in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
10 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in September 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
35.9 °C in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.3 °C, with a minimum of
14.5 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in October 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
31.8 °C in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
19.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in November 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
26.5 °C in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.3 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
15.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.4 °C in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 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 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.