Matera Climate by Month
Matera, Basilicate, Italy
Hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Matera is one of hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 52°F (11°C) in January to 88°F (31°C) in July, and February nights average 38°F (4°C). About 26 in (666 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 88°F(31°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 38°F(4°C)
- Average low, February
- Rain per year
- 26 in(666 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 68%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Matera
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in May and September, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 52°F (11°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Matera weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 52°F(11°C) | 38°F(4°C) | 2.3 in(58 mm) | 78% | 1.9 |
| FebFebruary | 52°F(11°C) | 38°F(4°C) | 2.2 in(56 mm) | 78% | 2.7 |
| MarMarch | 57°F(14°C) | 42°F(6°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 66% | 3.6 |
| AprApril | 63°F(17°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 1.9 in(49 mm) | 68% | 4.9 |
| MayMayBest | 72°F(22°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 1.7 in(44 mm) | 65% | 6.0 |
| JunJune | 82°F(28°C) | 62°F(17°C) | 1.4 in(35 mm) | 60% | 6.7 |
| JulJuly | 88°F(31°C) | 67°F(19°C) | 0.9 in(24 mm) | 53% | 6.9 |
| AugAugust | 88°F(31°C) | 67°F(20°C) | 1.3 in(32 mm) | 56% | 6.3 |
| SepSeptemberBest | 78°F(26°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 2.4 in(62 mm) | 66% | 4.6 |
| OctOctober | 70°F(21°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 3.1 in(78 mm) | 74% | 3.3 |
| NovNovember | 61°F(16°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 3.6 in(92 mm) | 78% | 2.1 |
| DecDecember | 54°F(12°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 72% | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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