AI-generatedCagliari, Sardinia at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 370 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Cagliari, Sardinia
Cagliari, Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Cagliari, Sardinia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:3218:46
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Cagliari, Sardinia in October?
In October, Cagliari, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:32 – 18:46
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
- Seaweight 25 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Cagliari, Sardinia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.0 – 23.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cagliari, Sardinia ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 25.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to January 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 24.5 and 27.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.6° | 14.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.0° | 13.6° | 14.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.2° | 13.7° | 14.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.7° | 16.9° | 18.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.3° | 20.5° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.3° | 23.1° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.8° | 24.5° | 27.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.6° | 23.2° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.0° | 21.0° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.0° | 18.0° | 20.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.2° | 15.0° | 17.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Cagliari, Sardinia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Cagliari, Sardinia, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Cagliari, Sardinia
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 in Cagliari, Sardinia: 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.
In October, Cagliari, Sardinia has about 6 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 14° | 8° | 14.6° | 5.0 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 14° | 7° | 14.0° | 5.9 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 17° | 9° | 14.2° | 7.0 h | 7 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 19° | 11° | 15.3° | 7.4 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 65 | 23° | 14° | 17.7° | 8.8 h | 6 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 29° | 18° | 21.3° | 10.4 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 32° | 21° | 24.3° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 32° | 22° | 25.8° | 10.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 28° | 19° | 24.6° | 8.0 h | 4 | 26 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 23° | 16° | 22.0° | 6.4 h | 6 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 18° | 12° | 19.0° | 5.0 h | 9 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 15° | 9° | 16.2° | 4.5 h | 8 | 49 |
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)
39.23° N, 9.12° E · 6 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Cagliari, Sardinia
The best time to visit Cagliari, Sardinia is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 63 mm of precipitation.
Cagliari, Sardinia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cagliari, Sardinia in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Cagliari, Sardinia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Cagliari, Sardinia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Cagliari, Sardinia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cagliari, Sardinia for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Cagliari, Sardinia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Cagliari, Sardinia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in January26February14° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Cagliari, Sardinia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in February29March17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Cagliari, Sardinia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in March32April19° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Cagliari, Sardinia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in April65May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Cagliari, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in May90June29° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Cagliari, Sardinia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in June96July32° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Cagliari, Sardinia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in July96August32° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Cagliari, Sardinia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 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 Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in August96September28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Cagliari, Sardinia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in September73October23° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Cagliari, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in October26November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Cagliari, Sardinia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
Cagliari, Sardinia in November20December15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Cagliari, Sardinia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cagliari, Sardinia.
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Cagliari vs. Alghero
In October Cagliari has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 61). During the day Alghero is 1 °C cooler than Cagliari. The sea in Alghero is 1 °C cooler. Alghero gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Cagliari | Alghero |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Cagliari, Sardinia ranks 6 of 24 destinations in this country.
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- 3Rome21°77
- 4Venice18°19°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6CagliariThis page23°22°73
- 7Florence19°73
- 8Milan18°73
Planning a trip to Cagliari, Sardinia
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cagliari, Sardinia
When is the best time to visit Cagliari, Sardinia?
The best time to visit Cagliari, Sardinia is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cagliari, Sardinia?
The sea temperature in Cagliari, Sardinia ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 25.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Cagliari, Sardinia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Cagliari, Sardinia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Cagliari, Sardinia?
The wettest month is November with 63 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cagliari, Sardinia get?
Cagliari, Sardinia gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Cagliari, Sardinia in?
Cagliari, Sardinia uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cagliari, Sardinia?
A nonstop flight from London to Cagliari, Sardinia takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,550 km.
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