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Monthly climate in Otranto, Apulia, Italy

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Otranto features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (52 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 0 °C (32 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (99 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 756 mm (29.8 inches) and receives 92 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Otranto enjoys an average of 3964 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 20 minutes to 14 hours 58 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Otranto, Apulia, Italy §

The warmest months in Otranto are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 28 °C (76 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 13 °C (52 - 55 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Otranto experiences 103 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Otranto, Apulia, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 18°C
(64°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 19°C
(66°F)
Mean maximum 16°C
(62°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 18°C
(65°F)
Average high 13°C
(55°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 15°C
(59°F)
Daily mean 11°C
(52°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 13°C
(55°F)
Average low 9°C
(48°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 11°C
(51°F)
Mean minimum 4°C
(39°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 7°C
(44°F)
Minimum -0°C
(32°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 6°C
(42°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Otranto, Apulia, Italy §

Otranto usually has the most precipitation in February, October and November, with an average of 10 rainy days and 117 mm (4.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Otranto are June, July and August. On average, 25 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Otranto, Apulia, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 71 (2.8) 81 (3.2) 56 (2.2) 50 (2.0) 36 (1.4) 31 (1.2) 25 (1.0) 20 (0.8) 44 (1.7) 97 (3.8) 174 (6.8) 72 (2.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 10 8 8 8 5 5 3 5 6 10 14 10

Monthly sunshine hours in Otranto, Apulia, Italy §

The sunniest months in Otranto are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 31 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Otranto: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 47 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Otranto, Apulia, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 207 262 331 353 405 412 426 399 346 311 253 255
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 39m 10h 40m 11h 57m 13h 17m 14h 24m 14h 58m 14h 40m 13h 41m 12h 24m 11h 5m 9h 56m 9h 20m

Solar UV radiation in Otranto, Apulia, Italy §

Otranto experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Otranto UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Otranto, Apulia, Italy. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 3 4 6 7 9 10 9 9 7 6 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Otranto, Apulia, Italy

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Otranto. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Otranto's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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