Weather and climate in Santa Maria Leuca (Apulia)

The climate of Santa Maria Di Leuca is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The town, part of the municipality of Castrignano del Capo, is located in south-eastern Italy, in the province of Lecce, in the southern tip of Salento, the "heel of Italy", which separates the Ionian Sea from the Adriatic Sea. It is a windy area.
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, there can be cold periods, usually of short duration, in which the temperature approaches freezing. In these cases, it can even snow, although it snows less often than in the center and north of Apulia. A light snowfall can be seen almost every year, but to see the ground whitened by snow, you have to wait a few years.
In January 2017, there was a period of cold and snow that lasted six days, and one day with a maximum temperature of -1 °C (30 °F).
During cold spells, the temperature generally drops to -1/-2 °C (28/30 °F), but occasionally it can drop to lower values. The coldest record is -5 °C (23 °F) and was set in January 1968.



Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with very rare rains.
Generally, the temperatures are not too high and the breeze blows, however, heatwaves of African origin can sometimes occur: in these cases, it is possible for the temperature to reach or exceed 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) and was set in July 1988.

Best Time

The best months for a beach holiday in Santa Maria Di Leuca are July and August. In June, the days are long 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.

Santa Maria Leuca - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.0 °C (50.0 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 570 millimeters (22.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 11 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (July) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) in February to 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Santa Maria Leuca - 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 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 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 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °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 0 °C (32 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °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 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
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 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) in June 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in June 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 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.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °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 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 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 65%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °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 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 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, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it dropped to 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) in September 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) in October 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °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 2.8 °C (37 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.8 °C (27 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) in December 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 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 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.