AI-generatedOlbia, Sardinia at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 479 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Olbia, Sardinia
Olbia, Sardinia 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 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Olbia, Sardinia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3218:43
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 Olbia, Sardinia in October?
In October, Olbia, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:32 – 18:43
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %45 %
- Seaweight 25 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %77 %
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 Olbia, Sardinia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Olbia, Sardinia ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 25.2 °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 23.9 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.0° | 13.4° | 14.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.7° | 13.2° | 14.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.9° | 13.4° | 14.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.9° | 14.3° | 15.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.4° | 16.5° | 18.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.1° | 20.1° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.5° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 23.9° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.3° | 22.3° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.6° | 19.4° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.8° | 16.5° | 19.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.1° | 14.1° | 16.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Olbia, 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 Olbia, Sardinia, 57 % 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 Olbia, 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 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 in Olbia, 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, Olbia, Sardinia has about 7 rainy days with 51 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 | 17 | 13° | 8° | 14.0° | 4.2 h | 9 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 13° | 8° | 13.7° | 5.2 h | 8 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 15° | 9° | 13.9° | 6.6 h | 8 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 18° | 11° | 14.9° | 7.5 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 54 | 22° | 15° | 17.4° | 9.6 h | 5 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 26° | 19° | 21.1° | 11.2 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 22° | 23.9° | 12.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 22° | 25.2° | 10.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 25° | 19° | 23.3° | 8.5 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 22° | 16° | 20.6° | 6.4 h | 7 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 17° | 12° | 17.8° | 4.5 h | 12 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 14° | 9° | 15.1° | 3.9 h | 9 | 62 |
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)
40.92° N, 9.50° E · 15 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Olbia, Sardinia
The best time to visit Olbia, Sardinia 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 82 mm of precipitation.
Olbia, Sardinia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Olbia, Sardinia in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Olbia, Sardinia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Olbia, Sardinia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Olbia, Sardinia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 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 Olbia, Sardinia for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Olbia, Sardinia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January13° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Olbia, Sardinia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in January22February13° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Olbia, Sardinia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in February27March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Olbia, Sardinia 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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in March31April18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Olbia, Sardinia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in April54May22° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In May, Olbia, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in May90June26° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In June, Olbia, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in June100July29° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Olbia, Sardinia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in July100August29° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Olbia, Sardinia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. 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 Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in August95September25° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In September, Olbia, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in September55October22° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Olbia, Sardinia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in October17November17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Olbia, Sardinia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
Olbia, Sardinia in November15December14° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In December, Olbia, Sardinia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olbia, Sardinia.
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Olbia vs. Porto-Vecchio
In October the holiday weather in Olbia and Porto-Vecchio is about equally good (score 55 vs. 55). During the day it is about as warm in Porto-Vecchio as in Olbia. The sea is about equally warm. Porto-Vecchio gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Olbia | Porto-Vecchio |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Olbia, Sardinia ranks 14 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Palermo24°23°80
- 2Naples21°22°78
- 3Rome21°77
- 4Venice18°19°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6Cagliari23°22°73
- 7Florence19°73
- 8Milan18°73
- 14OlbiaThis page22°21°55
Planning a trip to Olbia, Sardinia
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,400 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 Olbia, Sardinia
When is the best time to visit Olbia, Sardinia?
The best time to visit Olbia, 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 Olbia, Sardinia?
The sea temperature in Olbia, Sardinia ranges from 13.7 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Olbia, Sardinia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Olbia, Sardinia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Olbia, Sardinia?
The wettest month is November with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Olbia, Sardinia get?
Olbia, Sardinia gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Olbia, Sardinia in?
Olbia, Sardinia uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Olbia, Sardinia?
A nonstop flight from London to Olbia, Sardinia takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.
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