Taranto, Italy experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.2°C (2.2°F) across the available records.
Taranto, Italy Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Taranto, Italy. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.4/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 21°C / 14°C
Feels Like 21°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 46 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
7°C
January
Avg High13°C
Rain8days
Driest Month
2days
July
Avg High32°C
Avg Low23°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
January (Gusts 38)
Sea Temperature
15°C – 28°C
Warmest water: August (
27.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:21
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:24
Live conditions—
Taranto on the map · live conditions
Taranto, Italy
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- City
- Taranto
- Population
- 198.6K
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Coordinates
- 40.46°, 17.25°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 13°C / 7°C . Feb: 14°C / 8°C . Mar: 16°C / 9°C . Apr: 18°C / 11°C . May: 23°C / 15°C . Jun: 29°C / 20°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 32°C / 23°C . Sep: 27°C / 20°C . Oct: 22°C / 16°C . Nov: 18°C / 13°C . Dec: 14°C / 9°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 55 mm. Feb: 44 mm. Mar: 62 mm. Apr: 43 mm. May: 47 mm. Jun: 24 mm. Jul: 9 mm. Aug: 20 mm. Sep: 39 mm. Oct: 62 mm. Nov: 94 mm. Dec: 47 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 76%. Apr: 73%. May: 72%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 57%. Aug: 61%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 7h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 15°C . Feb: 15°C . Mar: 15°C . Apr: 16°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 24°C . Jul: 28°C . Aug: 28°C . Sep: 27°C . Oct: 23°C . Nov: 20°C . Dec: 17°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.2°C (2.2°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 8°C | Jan · 7°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 111 mm | Nov · 94 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 22 km/h | Jan · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 7°C | 10°C / 4°C | 8days (55 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 78% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 8°C | 11°C / 4°C | 7days (44 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 78% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 9°C | 13°C / 6°C | 9days (62 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 76% Humid | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.5 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 15°C | 23°C / 14°C | 7days (47 mm) Good | 12.1h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 20°C | 31°C / 21°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 13.4h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 35°C / 25°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 13.6h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 23°C | 35°C / 25°C | 4days (20 mm) Good | 12.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 20°C | 29°C / 21°C | 6days (39 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 16°C | 22°C / 15°C | 6days (62 mm) Good | 9h Good | 76% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 13°C | 16°C / 11°C | 11days (94 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 80% Humid | 3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 7days (47 mm) Good | 7h Good | 80% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Taranto are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Taranto, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Taranto is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Taranto is January, with average overnight lows of 7°C (44°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Taranto is November, averaging 94mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Taranto receives approximately 122 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Taranto.
The least favorable months to visit Taranto are January, February, March, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Taranto is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Taranto is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September, October average 26°C (79°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Taranto rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Taranto are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Taranto averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 40%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Taranto is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Taranto has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Taranto ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 21°C (70°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Taranto. It earns a climate score of 8.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Taranto, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 29°C (84°F) and 5 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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