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Gallipoli

Sun, sea & sand

Gallipoli at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.5°
Sunshine a year
2,740 h
Rain a year
636 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Gallipoli

Gallipoli 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 13 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Gallipoli is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

57

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

06:5718:10

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 06:40–07:34 · evening 17:33–18:27
Blue hour
Morning 06:30–06:40 · evening 18:27–18:37

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 Gallipoli in October?

In October, Gallipoli is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min06:57 – 18:10
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
45 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %40 %
  • Seaweight 25 %69 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Gallipoli

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

Sea in October21.8°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.7 – 22.8 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.8°8 in 10 years 20.7° – 22.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Gallipoli ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October 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 25.6 and 27.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.1°13.2°15.3°cold
FebruaryFeb13.7°12.6°14.6°cold
MarchMar13.9°13.1°14.6°cold
AprilApr15.1°14.5°15.8°cold
MayMay18.3°17.4°19.3°fresh
JuneJun22.6°21.4°23.9°refreshing
JulyJul25.5°24.4°26.7°pleasant
AugustAug26.5°25.6°27.4°warm
SeptemberSep24.9°23.8°26.3°pleasant
OctoberOct21.8°20.7°22.8°refreshing
NovemberNov18.5°16.9°19.7°fresh
DecemberDec15.7°14.7°16.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Gallipoli

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

Per year
2,740 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 58 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Gallipoli, 58 % 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 Gallipoli

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 40 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 75 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 Gallipoli: 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
636 mm on 85 days
Wettest month
Nov · 100 mm
Driest month
Jul · 12 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 89 mm

In October, Gallipoli has about 8 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Gallipoli

How breezy and how cloudy Gallipoli 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 · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Gallipoli 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
39 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 45 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Gallipoli: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Gallipoli

How often the day gets hot in Gallipoli (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, Gallipoli has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Gallipoli

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°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (24°). 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 86 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 17°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1913°9°14.1°4.9 h963
FebruaryFeb2213°9°13.7°5.5 h856
MarchMar2515°10°13.9°6.7 h961
AprilApr3017°12°15.1°7.6 h849
MayMay5521°16°18.3°9.3 h639
JuneJun9526°21°22.6°10.6 h421
JulyJul10029°23°25.5°11.2 h212
AugustAug10029°24°26.5°10.3 h318
SeptemberSep9226°21°24.9°8.1 h761
OctoberOct5721°17°21.8°6.5 h889
NovemberNov2318°14°18.5°4.8 h10100
DecemberDec1814°10°15.7°4.5 h968

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

40.06° N, 17.99° E · 12 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Gallipoli

The best time to visit Gallipoli is from June 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 100 mm of precipitation.

Gallipoli through the seasons

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

Gallipoli in spring

Mar – May

37

Poor

  • 15–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Gallipoli in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

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

Gallipoli in autumn

Sep – Nov

57

Fair

  • 18–26 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Gallipoli in winter

Dec – Feb

20

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °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 Gallipoli for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Compare two months in Gallipoli

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

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Gallipoli: score 100 against 57. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Gallipoli
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score57100better
Day high21°29°
Night low17°23°
Sea21.8°25.5°
Sunshine6.5 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days82better
Rainfall89 mm12 mmbetter
Muggy days5better23

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

Gallipoli month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

19January13° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Gallipoli is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in January
22February13° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Gallipoli is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in February
25March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Gallipoli is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in March
30April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In April, Gallipoli is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in April
55May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Gallipoli is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °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 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in May
95June26° · Sea 23° · 11 h

In June, Gallipoli is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in June
100July29° · Sea 26° · 11 h

In July, Gallipoli is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 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 Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in July
100August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In August, Gallipoli is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 12 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 Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in August
92September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Gallipoli is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in September
57October21° · Sea 22° · 7 h

In October, Gallipoli is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in October
23November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Gallipoli is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in November
18December14° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Gallipoli is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gallipoli.

Gallipoli in December
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Gallipoli vs. Lecce

In October the holiday weather in Gallipoli and Lecce is about equally good (score 57 vs. 58). During the day Lecce is 1 °C warmer than Gallipoli.

Gallipoli vs. Lecce, in October
in OctoberGallipoliLecce
Holiday score5758
Daytime high21°22°
Sea22°–
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberGallipoli 21°Lecce 22°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Gallipoli ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Taranto22°22°85
  2. 2Catania24°23°84
  3. 3Matera21°83
  4. 4Lecce22°82
  5. 5Alberobello20°82
  6. 6Bari21°21°82
  7. 7Palermo24°23°82
  8. 8Corleone21°79
  9. 17GallipoliThis page21°22°57
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Planning a trip to Gallipoli

Weather for your travel dates

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

Gallipoli 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.

Gallipoli has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    29

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    63

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

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

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    57

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    19

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.7 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 50 min
Distance
1,900 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 Gallipoli

When is the best time to visit Gallipoli?

The best time to visit Gallipoli 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 Gallipoli?

The sea temperature in Gallipoli ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Gallipoli in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Gallipoli?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Gallipoli?

The wettest month is November with 100 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 12 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Gallipoli get?

Gallipoli gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Gallipoli in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Gallipoli?

A nonstop flight from London to Gallipoli takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,900 km.

Which school holidays are best for Gallipoli?

Gallipoli has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 63, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 19.

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