AI-generatedTaranto at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 568 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Taranto
Taranto 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 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Taranto is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0018:13
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 06:44–07:37 · evening 17:36–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:44 · evening 18:30–18:40
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 Taranto in October?
In October, Taranto is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taranto.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:00 – 18:13
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Taranto
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.1 – 23.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Taranto ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 26.5 °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 October 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 25.6 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.3° | 13.3° | 15.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.8° | 12.6° | 14.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.0° | 13.1° | 14.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.6° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.7° | 21.6° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.6° | 24.6° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.6° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.0° | 24.0° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.1° | 21.1° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.3° | 19.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.8° | 14.9° | 16.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Taranto
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 6.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Taranto, 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.
UV index in Taranto
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 Taranto: 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, Taranto has about 8 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Taranto
How breezy and how cloudy Taranto 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 Taranto typically peaks at 19 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: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Taranto: 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 and humidity in Taranto
How often the day gets hot in Taranto (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, Taranto has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Taranto
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 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 (7°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May 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 57 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 49 | 12° | 7° | 14.3° | 5.0 h | 9 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 13° | 7° | 13.8° | 5.6 h | 8 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 15° | 8° | 14.0° | 6.8 h | 9 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 18° | 11° | 15.2° | 7.7 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 95 | 23° | 15° | 18.4° | 9.2 h | 6 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 28° | 20° | 22.7° | 10.2 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 31° | 22° | 25.6° | 11.1 h | 2 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 31° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.4 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 19° | 25.0° | 8.3 h | 7 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 22° | 16° | 22.1° | 6.7 h | 8 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 17° | 12° | 18.8° | 4.9 h | 9 | 88 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 14° | 8° | 15.8° | 4.6 h | 9 | 63 |
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
40.46° N, 17.25° E · 15 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Taranto
The best time to visit Taranto is from April to June and from September to October. 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 88 mm of precipitation.
Taranto through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taranto in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Taranto in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Taranto in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Taranto in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Taranto for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Taranto
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 Taranto: score 95 against 85. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85 | 95better |
| Day high | 22° | 23° |
| Night low | 16° | 15° |
| Sea | 22.1° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
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
Taranto month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
49January12° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In January, Taranto is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in January55February13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Taranto is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in February68March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Taranto is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in March86April18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Taranto is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in April95May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Taranto is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °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 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in May93June28° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Taranto is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in June74July31° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In July, Taranto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in July74August31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Taranto is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in August92September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Taranto is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in September85October22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Taranto is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in October72November17° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Taranto is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °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 88 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Taranto.
Taranto in November53December14° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Taranto is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Taranto.
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Taranto vs. Alberobello
In October Taranto has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs. 79). During the day Alberobello is 2 °C cooler than Taranto. Alberobello gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Taranto | Alberobello |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 20° |
| Sea | 22° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Taranto ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- TarantoThis page22°22°85
- 2Catania24°23°84
- 3Matera21°83
- 4Alberobello20°82
- 5Lecce22°82
- 6Bari21°21°82
- 7Palermo24°23°82
- 8Naples21°22°78
Planning a trip to Taranto
Weather for your travel dates
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Taranto 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.
Taranto has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.8 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
- 1,830 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 Taranto
When is the best time to visit Taranto?
The best time to visit Taranto is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Taranto?
The sea temperature in Taranto ranges from 13.8 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Taranto in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Taranto?
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 Taranto?
The wettest month is November with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taranto get?
Taranto gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Taranto in?
Taranto uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Taranto?
A nonstop flight from London to Taranto takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Taranto?
Taranto has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 51.
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