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Vieste weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Vieste at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.9°
Sunshine a year
2,690 h
Rain a year
680 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
43 m

Climate in Vieste

Vieste has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Vieste is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Vieste

The best time to visit Vieste is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – 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 84 mm of precipitation.

Vieste through the seasons

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

Vieste in spring

Mar – May

36

Poor

  • 14–22 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Vieste in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10.3 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Vieste in autumn

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.0 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Vieste in winter

Dec – Feb

17

Poor

  • 12–13 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4.9 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

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

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:0618:16

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 06:49–07:44 · evening 17:38–18:33
Blue hour
Morning 06:38–06:49 · evening 18:33–18:44

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.

October in Vieste compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 22° to 19°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°19°
Night-time low18°15°
Sea22°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Vieste in October?

In October, Vieste is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vieste.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min07:06 – 18:16
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %30 %
  • Seaweight 25 %49 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %

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

Compare two months in Vieste

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Vieste: score 99 against 46. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Vieste
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score4699better
Daytime high21°29°
Night-time low17°24°
Sea20.4°25.2°
Sunshine6.2 h10.1 hbetter
Rainy days95better
Rainfall72 mm29 mmbetter
Muggy days1better18

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Vieste month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January12° · Sea 14° · 4.9 h

In January, Vieste is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in January
18February12° · Sea 13° · 4.9 h

In February, Vieste is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in February
25March14° · Sea 14° · 7.3 h

In March, Vieste is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in March
30April17° · Sea 15° · 8.1 h

In April, Vieste is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in April
53May22° · Sea 18° · 9.1 h

In May, Vieste is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in May
91June26° · Sea 22° · 10.5 h

In June, Vieste is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in June
99July29° · Sea 25° · 10.1 h

In July, Vieste is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 9 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 Vieste.

Vieste in July
98August29° · Sea 26° · 10.2 h

In August, Vieste is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 11 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 Vieste.

Vieste in August
86September25° · Sea 24° · 7.7 h

In September, Vieste is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in September
46October21° · Sea 20° · 6.2 h

In October, Vieste is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in October
17November16° · Sea 17° · 4.2 h

In November, Vieste is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in November
17December13° · Sea 15° · 5.0 h

In December, Vieste is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vieste.

Vieste in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Vieste

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°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (24°). 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 61 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 21°Night 17°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1712°9°13.8°4.9 h1165
FebruaryFeb1812°9°13.4°4.9 h1054
MarchMar2514°10°13.5°7.3 h1064
AprilApr3017°13°14.8°8.1 h956
MayMay5322°17°18.1°9.1 h849
JuneJun9126°21°22.4°10.5 h638
JulyJul9929°24°25.2°10.1 h529
AugustAug9829°24°25.9°10.2 h629
SeptemberSep8625°20°23.8°7.7 h1068
OctoberOct4621°17°20.4°6.2 h972
NovemberNov1716°13°17.3°4.2 h1084
DecemberDec1713°10°15.1°5.0 h1173

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

41.88° N, 16.17° E · 43 m · Europe/Rome

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Vieste

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

Sea in October20.4°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 19.4 – 21.2 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 20.4°8 in 10 years 19.4° – 21.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Vieste ranges from 13.4 °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 24.9 and 27.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.8°12.9°14.7°cold
FebruaryFeb13.4°12.7°14.0°cold
MarchMar13.5°12.7°14.2°cold
AprilApr14.8°14.2°15.4°cold
MayMay18.1°17.2°19.5°fresh
JuneJun22.4°21.3°23.7°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°24.0°26.5°pleasant
AugustAug25.9°24.9°27.0°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.8°22.6°25.3°pleasant
OctoberOct20.4°19.4°21.2°refreshing
NovemberNov17.3°16.1°18.4°fresh
DecemberDec15.1°14.1°15.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Vieste

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

Per year
2,690 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 10.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Nov · 4.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Vieste, 55 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Vieste: 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
680 mm on 104 days
Wettest month
Nov · 84 mm
Driest month
Jul · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 72 mm

In October, Vieste has about 9 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Vieste

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 9).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 65 min
Olive skin
about 80 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Vieste

How breezy and how cloudy Vieste 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Vieste typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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.

Year average
44 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 18 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 58 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Vieste: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Vieste

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

Hot days a year
22 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 21 °C

In October, Vieste 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

Planning a trip to Vieste

Weather for your travel dates

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

Vieste 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.

Vieste has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    29

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.2 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 5.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 30 min
Distance
1,650 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.

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Vieste vs Monte Sant'Angelo

In October Vieste has the better holiday weather (score 46 vs 35). During the day Monte Sant'Angelo is 4 °C cooler than Vieste. The sea in Monte Sant'Angelo is 1 °C warmer.

Vieste vs Monte Sant'Angelo, in October
in OctoberViesteMonte Sant'Angelo
Holiday weather score4635
Daytime high21°17°
Sea20°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days99
Best timeJun – SepJun – Aug

Through the year

OctoberVieste 21°Monte Sant'Angelo 17°
ViesteMonte Sant'Angelo
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Vieste ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Taranto23°22°85
  2. 2Foggia23°83
  3. 3Matera22°82
  4. 4Alberobello21°82
  5. 5Bari22°21°81
  6. 6Naples24°22°78
  7. 7San Giovanni Rotondo19°77
  8. 8Benevento23°76
  9. 29ViesteThis page21°20°46
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Frequently asked questions about Vieste

When is the best time to visit Vieste?

The best time to visit Vieste 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 Vieste?

The sea temperature in Vieste ranges from 13.4 °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 Vieste in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Vieste?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Vieste?

The wettest month is November with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Vieste get?

Vieste gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.5 hours a day; in November there are 4.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Vieste in?

Vieste is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Vieste?

A nonstop flight from London to Vieste takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,650 km.

Which school holidays are best for Vieste?

Vieste has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 61, summer holidays 98, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 17.