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Bari at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.0°
Sunshine a year
2,650 h
Rain a year
557 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
5 m

Climate in Bari

Bari has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Bari is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

82

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:0318:14

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:46–07:40 · evening 17:36–18:31
Blue hour
Morning 06:35–06:46 · evening 18:31–18:41

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Bari in October?

In October, Bari is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 11 min07:03 – 18:14
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
47 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Bari

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October20.5°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.5 – 21.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.5°8 in 10 years 19.5° – 21.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Bari ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.0 and 27.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.1°13.1°15.2°cold
FebruaryFeb13.8°13.3°14.5°cold
MarchMar13.9°13.4°14.6°cold
AprilApr15.0°14.4°15.6°cold
MayMay18.0°17.2°19.1°fresh
JuneJun22.3°21.2°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°24.0°26.5°pleasant
AugustAug26.0°25.0°27.0°warm
SeptemberSep24.0°23.1°25.5°pleasant
OctoberOct20.5°19.5°21.4°refreshing
NovemberNov17.5°16.3°18.5°fresh
DecemberDec15.2°14.3°16.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bari

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,650 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 10.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.3 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Bari, 56 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Bari

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 80 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Bari: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
557 mm on 89 days
Wettest month
Nov · 72 mm
Driest month
Jul · 18 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Bari has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bari

How breezy and how cloudy Bari is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
19 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Bari typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 14 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 47 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Bari: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Bari

How often the day gets hot in Bari (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
25 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 21 °C

In October, Bari has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Bari

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 61 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 21°Night 16°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4512°8°14.1°4.6 h1056
FebruaryFeb5113°8°13.8°5.3 h948
MarchMar6415°9°13.9°6.5 h956
AprilApr8218°12°15.0°7.4 h946
MayMay9422°16°18.0°9.0 h736
JuneJun9826°20°22.3°9.9 h528
JulyJul8929°23°25.2°10.8 h318
AugustAug8829°23°26.0°10.2 h419
SeptemberSep8725°20°24.0°7.9 h855
OctoberOct8221°16°20.5°6.3 h865
NovemberNov7117°13°17.5°4.7 h972
DecemberDec5113°9°15.2°4.4 h959

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

41.12° N, 16.87° E · 5 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bari

The best time to visit Bari is from May to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 72 mm of precipitation.

Bari through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bari in spring

Mar – May

80

Excellent

  • 15–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Bari in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Bari in autumn

Sep – Nov

80

Excellent

  • 17–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Bari in winter

Dec – Feb

49

Fair

  • 12–13 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bari for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Bari

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Bari: score 98 against 82. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Bari
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score8298better
Day high21°26°
Night low16°20°
Sea20.5°22.3°
Sunshine6.3 h9.9 hbetter
Rainy days85better
Rainfall65 mm28 mmbetter
Muggy days2better10

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Bari month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

45January12° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Bari is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in January
51February13° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In February, Bari is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in February
64March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Bari is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in March
82April18° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In April, Bari is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in April
94May22° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Bari is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in May
98June26° · Sea 22° · 10 h

In June, Bari is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in June
89July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Bari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in July
88August29° · Sea 26° · 10 h

In August, Bari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in August
87September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h

In September, Bari is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in September
82October21° · Sea 21° · 6 h

In October, Bari is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in October
71November17° · Sea 18° · 5 h

In November, Bari is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in November
51December13° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In December, Bari is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bari.

Bari in December
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Bari vs. Polignano a Mare

In October the holiday weather in Bari and Polignano a Mare is about equally good (score 82 vs. 85). During the day it is about as warm in Polignano a Mare as in Bari. The sea is about equally warm. Polignano a Mare gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Bari vs. Polignano a Mare, in October
in OctoberBariPolignano a Mare
Holiday score8285
Daytime high21°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeMay – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberBari 21°Polignano a Mare 21°
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Ranking

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In October, Bari ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3BariThis page21°21°82
  4. 4Alberobello20°82
  5. 5Lecce22°82
  6. 6Naples21°22°78
  7. 7Rome21°77
  8. 8Frosinone20°76
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Planning a trip to Bari

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Bari in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Bari has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    77

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    88

    Excellent

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    82

    Excellent

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    48

    Fair

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 35 min
Distance
1,750 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Bari

When is the best time to visit Bari?

The best time to visit Bari is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Bari?

The sea temperature in Bari ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Bari in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Bari?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Bari?

The wettest month is November with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 18 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bari get?

Bari gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Bari in?

Bari uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Bari?

A nonstop flight from London to Bari takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,750 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bari?

Bari has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 48.

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