AI-generatedMatera at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 587 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 401 m
Climate in Matera
Matera has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Matera is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – July, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:0318:15
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
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 17:38–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:36–06:46 · evening 18:32–18:43
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 Matera in October?
In October, Matera is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Matera.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:03 – 18:15
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Matera
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 6.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Matera, 54 % 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.
UV index in Matera
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 in Matera: 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, Matera has about 8 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Matera
How breezy and how cloudy Matera 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.
In October, the wind in Matera typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Matera: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Matera
How often the day gets hot in Matera (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Matera 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.
Nights and sleep in Matera
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 36 | 11° | 3° | 4.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 11° | 3° | 4.8 h | 9 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 14° | 5° | 5.9 h | 10 | 62 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 18° | 8° | 6.8 h | 10 | 59 |
| MayMay | 88 | 23° | 12° | 8.3 h | 9 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 28° | 17° | 9.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 31° | 19° | 10.2 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 31° | 19° | 9.4 h | 5 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 26° | 16° | 7.4 h | 7 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 21° | 12° | 6.1 h | 8 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 16° | 8° | 4.3 h | 9 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 12° | 4° | 4.0 h | 8 | 57 |
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
40.67° N, 16.60° E · 401 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Matera
The best time to visit Matera is from April to July and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 66 mm of precipitation.
Matera through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Matera in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Matera in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Matera in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Matera in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Matera for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Matera
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Matera: score 88 against 83. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 88better |
| Day high | 21° | 23° |
| Night low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 55 mm | 51 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Matera month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January11° · 4 h
In January, Matera is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in January43February11° · 5 h
In February, Matera is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in February57March14° · 6 h
In March, Matera is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in March78April18° · 7 h
In April, Matera is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in April88May23° · 8 h
In May, Matera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in May86June28° · 9 h
In June, Matera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in June73July31° · 10 h
In July, Matera is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in July72August31° · 9 h
In August, Matera is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in August88September26° · 7 h
In September, Matera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in September83October21° · 6 h
In October, Matera is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in October63November16° · 4 h
In November, Matera is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Matera.
Matera in November41December12° · 4 h
In December, Matera is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Matera.
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Matera vs. Bari
In October the holiday weather in Matera and Bari is about equally good (score 83 vs. 82). During the day it is about as warm in Bari as in Matera.
| in October | Matera | Bari |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | – | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct | May – Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Matera ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Taranto22°22°85
- 2Catania24°23°84
- 3MateraThis page21°83
- 4Alberobello20°82
- 5Bari21°21°82
- 6Lecce22°82
- 7Palermo24°23°82
- 8Naples21°22°78
Planning a trip to Matera
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Matera 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.
Matera has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.1 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 40 min
- Distance
- 1,770 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 Matera
When is the best time to visit Matera?
The best time to visit Matera is from April to July and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Matera?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Matera?
The wettest month is November with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Matera get?
Matera gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Matera in?
Matera uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Matera?
A nonstop flight from London to Matera takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Matera?
Matera has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 88, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 39.
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