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Monopoli

Sun, sea & sand

Monopoli at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.0°
Sunshine a year
2,790 h
Rain a year
600 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Monopoli

Monopoli has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year, Monopoli 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

53

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – 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°

07:0118:12

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 06:44–07:38 · evening 17:35–18:29
Blue hour
Morning 06:33–06:44 · evening 18:29–18:40

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 Monopoli in October?

In October, Monopoli is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Monopoli.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 11 min07:01 – 18:12
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %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 %51 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
  • 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 Monopoli

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

Sea in October20.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.5 – 21.5 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.6°8 in 10 years 19.5° – 21.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Monopoli 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.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 25.1 and 27.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.1°13.1°15.1°cold
FebruaryFeb13.8°13.3°14.4°cold
MarchMar14.0°13.3°14.6°cold
AprilApr15.0°14.4°15.6°cold
MayMay18.1°17.1°19.1°fresh
JuneJun22.3°21.2°23.6°refreshing
JulyJul25.1°24.0°26.5°pleasant
AugustAug26.0°25.1°27.0°warm
SeptemberSep24.0°23.1°25.5°pleasant
OctoberOct20.6°19.5°21.5°refreshing
NovemberNov17.5°16.2°18.5°fresh
DecemberDec15.2°14.1°16.0°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Monopoli

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

Per year
2,790 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Monopoli, 60 % 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 Monopoli

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 Monopoli: 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
600 mm on 88 days
Wettest month
Nov · 87 mm
Driest month
Jul · 14 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 75 mm

In October, Monopoli has about 8 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Monopoli

How breezy and how cloudy Monopoli 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
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Monopoli typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Jul, Oct – Apr.

Clouds

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

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 13 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Monopoli: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 Monopoli

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

Hot days a year
41 days
Hottest month
Jul · 30 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

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, Monopoli 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Monopoli

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 3 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 63 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
JanuaryJan1812°8°14.1°4.9 h1064
FebruaryFeb2213°8°13.8°5.7 h957
MarchMar2515°9°14.0°6.9 h961
AprilApr2918°11°15.0°7.8 h949
MayMay6223°16°18.1°9.3 h635
JuneJun9427°20°22.3°10.5 h422
JulyJul10030°23°25.1°11.2 h314
AugustAug10030°23°26.0°10.5 h316
SeptemberSep9326°20°24.0°8.4 h755
OctoberOct5321°16°20.6°6.7 h875
NovemberNov2017°12°17.5°5.0 h1087
DecemberDec1714°9°15.2°4.6 h1066

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

40.95° N, 17.30° E · 9 m · Europe/Rome

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Monopoli

The best time to visit Monopoli 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 March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation.

Monopoli through the seasons

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

Monopoli in spring

Mar – May

39

Poor

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

Monopoli in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Monopoli in autumn

Sep – Nov

55

Fair

  • 17–26 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Monopoli in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

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

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Compare two months in Monopoli

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 Monopoli: score 100 against 53. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Monopoli
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score53100better
Day high21°30°
Night low16°23°
Sea20.6°25.1°
Sunshine6.7 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days83better
Rainfall75 mm14 mmbetter
Muggy days3better16

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

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Monopoli month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January12° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In January, Monopoli 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 64 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monopoli.

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

In February, Monopoli 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 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monopoli.

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

In March, Monopoli is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °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 Monopoli.

Monopoli in March
29April18° · Sea 15° · 8 h

In April, Monopoli is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in April
62May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Monopoli is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °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 35 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in May
94June27° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Monopoli is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °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 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in June
100July30° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Monopoli is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 15 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 Monopoli.

Monopoli in July
100August30° · Sea 26° · 11 h

In August, Monopoli is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 15 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 Monopoli.

Monopoli in August
93September26° · Sea 24° · 8 h

In September, Monopoli is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in September
53October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h

In October, Monopoli is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in October
20November17° · Sea 18° · 5 h

In November, Monopoli is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °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 87 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in November
17December14° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In December, Monopoli is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Monopoli.

Monopoli in December
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Monopoli vs. Polignano a Mare

In October the holiday weather in Monopoli and Polignano a Mare is about equally good (score 53 vs. 49). During the day it is about as warm in Polignano a Mare as in Monopoli. The sea is about equally warm.

Monopoli vs. Polignano a Mare, in October
in OctoberMonopoliPolignano a Mare
Holiday score5349
Daytime high21°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberMonopoli 21°Polignano a Mare 21°
MonopoliPolignano a Mare
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Monopoli ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Taranto22°22°85
  2. 2Catania24°23°84
  3. 3Matera21°83
  4. 4Alberobello20°82
  5. 5Bari21°21°82
  6. 6Lecce22°82
  7. 7Naples21°22°78
  8. 8Rome21°77
  9. 22MonopoliThis page21°21°53
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Planning a trip to Monopoli

Weather for your travel dates

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

Monopoli 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.

Monopoli has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.7 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    53

    Fair

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 40 min
Distance
1,790 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 Monopoli

When is the best time to visit Monopoli?

The best time to visit Monopoli 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 Monopoli?

The sea temperature in Monopoli 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 Monopoli in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Monopoli?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Monopoli?

The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 14 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Monopoli get?

Monopoli gets around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Monopoli in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Monopoli?

A nonstop flight from London to Monopoli takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,790 km.

Which school holidays are best for Monopoli?

Monopoli has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 18.

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