AI-generatedOstuni at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 607 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 218 m
Climate in Ostuni
Ostuni has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Ostuni is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 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 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:5918:11
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 06:42–07:36 · evening 17:34–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:42 · evening 18:28–18:39
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 Ostuni in October?
In October, Ostuni is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ostuni.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:59 – 18:11
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %32 %
- Seaweight 25 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %68 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ostuni
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.5 – 21.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ostuni ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 25.9 °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 25.0 and 26.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.1° | 13.0° | 15.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.8° | 13.2° | 14.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.0° | 13.4° | 14.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.0° | 14.3° | 15.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.1° | 17.1° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.2° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.9° | 25.0° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.9° | 23.0° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.6° | 19.5° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.2° | 18.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.2° | 14.3° | 16.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ostuni
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 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ostuni, 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.
UV index in Ostuni
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 Ostuni: 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, Ostuni has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ostuni
How breezy and how cloudy Ostuni 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 Ostuni typically peaks at 17 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: Dec – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Ostuni: 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 and humidity in Ostuni
How often the day gets hot in Ostuni (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, Ostuni 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 Ostuni
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 24 days a year, mostly in August.
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 | 19 | 12° | 6° | 14.1° | 4.8 h | 9 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 12° | 6° | 13.8° | 5.4 h | 9 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 14° | 8° | 14.0° | 6.6 h | 9 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 18° | 10° | 15.0° | 7.6 h | 9 | 54 |
| MayMay | 60 | 23° | 14° | 18.1° | 9.1 h | 7 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 28° | 19° | 22.3° | 10.1 h | 6 | 28 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 31° | 22° | 25.1° | 10.9 h | 3 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 22° | 25.9° | 10.2 h | 4 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 25° | 18° | 23.9° | 8.2 h | 8 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 21° | 15° | 20.6° | 6.5 h | 9 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 17° | 11° | 17.5° | 4.8 h | 9 | 82 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 13° | 8° | 15.2° | 4.5 h | 9 | 60 |
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
40.73° N, 17.58° E · 218 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Ostuni
The best time to visit Ostuni 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 82 mm of precipitation.
Ostuni through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ostuni in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Ostuni in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Ostuni in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Ostuni in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °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 Ostuni for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ostuni
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ostuni: score 100 against 49. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 100better |
| Day high | 21° | 31° |
| Night low | 15° | 22° |
| Sea | 20.6° | 25.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 10.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 19 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 5 |
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
Ostuni month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January12° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Ostuni is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in January21February12° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Ostuni is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in February24March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Ostuni is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 60 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in March28April18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Ostuni is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in April60May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Ostuni is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in May92June28° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Ostuni is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in June100July31° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Ostuni is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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 19 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in July100August31° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Ostuni is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in August91September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Ostuni is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in September49October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Ostuni is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in October21November17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In November, Ostuni is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ostuni.
Ostuni in November18December13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Ostuni is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ostuni.
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Ostuni vs. Alberobello
In October Ostuni has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 33). During the day Alberobello is 1 °C cooler than Ostuni. Alberobello gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ostuni | Alberobello |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sea | 21° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Ostuni ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Taranto22°22°85
- 2Catania24°23°84
- 3Matera21°83
- 4Alberobello20°82
- 5Lecce22°82
- 6Bari21°21°82
- 7Naples21°22°78
- 8Rome21°77
- 26OstuniThis page21°21°49
Planning a trip to Ostuni
Weather for your travel dates
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Ostuni 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.
Ostuni has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °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 40 min
- Distance
- 1,820 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 Ostuni
When is the best time to visit Ostuni?
The best time to visit Ostuni 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 Ostuni?
The sea temperature in Ostuni ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Ostuni in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ostuni?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Ostuni?
The wettest month is November with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ostuni get?
Ostuni gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Ostuni in?
Ostuni uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ostuni?
A nonstop flight from London to Ostuni takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ostuni?
Ostuni 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 27, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 19.
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