Polignano a Mare, Apulia at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,060 h
- Rain a year
- 600 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Polignano a Mare, Apulia
Polignano a Mare, Apulia 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 12 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Polignano a Mare, Apulia in October?
In October, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:01 – 18:12
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %30 %
- Seaweight 25 %50 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Polignano a Mare, Apulia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Polignano a Mare, Apulia ranges from 13.9 °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.
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 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.9° | 13.3° | 14.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.0° | 13.4° | 14.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.0° | 14.5° | 15.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.0° | 17.2° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.2° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.9° | 25.0° | 27.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.9° | 23.0° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.5° | 19.4° | 21.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.2° | 18.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.2° | 14.3° | 16.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Polignano a Mare, Apulia
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 7.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Polignano a Mare, Apulia, 63 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Polignano a Mare, Apulia: 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, Polignano a Mare, Apulia has about 8 rainy days with 75 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 | 22 | 12° | 8° | 14.2° | 6.1 h | 10 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 13° | 8° | 13.9° | 6.7 h | 9 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 15° | 9° | 14.0° | 7.9 h | 9 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 17° | 12° | 15.0° | 8.7 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 53 | 21° | 16° | 18.0° | 9.7 h | 6 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 26° | 20° | 22.3° | 11.4 h | 4 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 28° | 23° | 25.1° | 11.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 23° | 25.9° | 11.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 20° | 23.9° | 8.6 h | 7 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 21° | 16° | 20.5° | 7.1 h | 8 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 17° | 13° | 17.5° | 5.5 h | 10 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 13° | 9° | 15.2° | 5.4 h | 10 | 66 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
40.99° N, 17.22° E · 24 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Polignano a Mare, Apulia
The best time to visit Polignano a Mare, Apulia 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 87 mm of precipitation.
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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
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Polignano a Mare, Apulia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In January, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in January25February13° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In February, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in February29March15° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Polignano a Mare, Apulia 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 8 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in March32April17° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In April, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in April53May21° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °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 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in May94June26° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in June100July28° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 8 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in July100August29° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant 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 8 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in August92September25° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In September, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in September50October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In October, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in October22November17° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in November20December13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In December, Polignano a Mare, Apulia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia.
Polignano a Mare, Apulia in DecemberPlanning a trip to Polignano a Mare, Apulia
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,780 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia
When is the best time to visit Polignano a Mare, Apulia?
The best time to visit Polignano a Mare, Apulia 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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia?
The sea temperature in Polignano a Mare, Apulia ranges from 13.9 °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 Polignano a Mare, Apulia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Polignano a Mare, Apulia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Polignano a Mare, Apulia?
The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Polignano a Mare, Apulia get?
Polignano a Mare, Apulia gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Polignano a Mare, Apulia in?
Polignano a Mare, Apulia uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Polignano a Mare, Apulia?
A nonstop flight from London to Polignano a Mare, Apulia takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,780 km.
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