Weather in Puglia in August
August in Puglia is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Italy, this is how Puglia actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Puglia. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 27°C
21–32°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Puglia. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember August for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for August in Puglia is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
August is on the drier side of the year in Puglia. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not November, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Puglia
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Puglia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Puglia
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about Puglia
Climate averages for Puglia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Puglia is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 82 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
