When to go
The Best Time to Visit Matera
Month-by-month climate data for Matera, Italy — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April–June, September–October. Golden light on the Sassi and 20-26°C walking weather. August is punishingly hot in the stone; winter is atmospheric but cave hotels get chilly.
Warmest in Matera: Jul (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Jan (11°C / 52°F) · Wettest: May (~10 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Matera climate, month by month
January
11° / 3°C
~6 rain days
Good
February
13° / 4°C
~5 rain days
Good
March
14° / 4°C
~9 rain days
Good
April
18° / 7°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
May
24° / 12°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
June
30° / 18°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
July
34° / 21°C
~3 rain days
Good
August
33° / 20°C
~5 rain days
Good
September
27° / 16°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
October
22° / 12°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
November
17° / 8°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
December
13° / 5°C
~7 rain days
Good
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