Best Time to Visit Matera
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
Jul is warmest (29.5°C high); Nov is rainiest (75 mm).
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Matera weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.8 | 3.7 | 58 | 3 | 9.4 |
| Feb | 11 | 3.4 | 59 | 4.2 | 10.4 |
| Mar | 13.2 | 5.1 | 58 | 5.8 | 11.7 |
| Apr | 16.2 | 7.3 | 46 | 7.8 | 13.1 |
| May | 21.3 | 11.7 | 41 | 9.6 | 14.3 |
| Jun | 26.2 | 15.6 | 29 | 10.7 | 14.9 |
| Jul | 29.5 | 18.2 | 24 | 11 | 14.6 |
| Aug | 29.3 | 18.3 | 32 | 10 | 13.6 |
| Sep | 25.3 | 15.1 | 47 | 7.7 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 20.2 | 11.5 | 72 | 5.3 | 10.9 |
| Nov | 15 | 7.3 | 75 | 3.4 | 9.7 |
| Dec | 11.9 | 4.7 | 71 | 2.6 | 9.1 |
Daylight ranges from 9.1 hours in Dec to 14.9 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugMay
Beaches: JulAugJunSep
Hiking: JunMayAprJul
Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay
Matera quick facts
- Population
- 60,403
- Elevation
- 401 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian
- Plug / voltage
- C, F, L · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +39
- Nearest airport
- BRI · 54 km
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matera?
Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 75 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 29.5°C.
Where to stay
See Matera hotels · Book Matera tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), 54 km from Matera. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Naples — 198 km, 3.2 hr drive · Durres — 250 km, 4.1 hr drive · Dubrovnik — 253 km, 4.1 hr drive · Tirana — 280 km, 4.6 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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