Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Puglia in August
August is a good time for Puglia if you want hot days and warm-water swimming, but less suited to being active through the middle of the day. Average highs are 29°C, nights stay around 22°C and the sea reaches 26°C. For a UK traveller, the main adjustment is the sustained warmth rather than rain. Go for swimming and a slower daytime pace; be more cautious if you need cool evenings to feel comfortable.
Long-term climate averages for Bari, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Puglia, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Bari.
- Average daytime high
- 29.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 32°C
- Average night-time low
- 22.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 20°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.6°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 26.1°C
- year to year: 25°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.3h
- 83% of 13.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 24 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days over 25°C
- 94%
- 32% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 38.7°C
- 2020-08-03
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.4°C
- 1995-08-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 54 min
- 1716 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Puglia and ranks 64th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Italy it is 7th of 16 (Italy in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Puglia is 7.6°C warmer by day and 8.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Puglia peaks at 29.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.3°C or more. About 94% of days top 25°C and 1 in 3 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.4°C; one night in ten drops to 20.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 38.7°C (2020-08-03) and the coldest night 16.4°C (1995-08-30).
Rain in August
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 24 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1995 with 93 mm, the driest 2019 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 66%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 26.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.0°C to 27.1°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:02 and sets about 19:52 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 17%.
Is August a good time to visit Puglia?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Puglia on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect proper summer heat, not just warmer UK weather
August is Puglia's warmest month, with daytime highs averaging 7.6°C above London's. Days reach 30°C on 32% of occasions, so the average does not tell the whole story: allow for spells when walking around feels much more tiring. Humidity averages 66%, which can add to the discomfort if you are sensitive to heat. Plan anything energetic for the morning, leave room for shade and a break at midday, and look for accommodation with air conditioning if warm nights disturb your sleep. This is a better fit for travellers happy to adjust their pace than for anyone wanting to stay active outdoors throughout the day.
Warm swimming water, with some room for rain
The sea is a strong reason to choose August: at an average 26°C, swimming should feel comfortably warm rather than bracing. Its usual year-to-year range of 25°C to 27°C also makes this a good choice if cold water puts you off. There are about 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, giving you scope to swim outside the hottest part of the day rather than spend all afternoon in direct sun. Rain is still possible, with about 5 rainy days during the month, so keep outdoor plans flexible. Pack sun protection and a hat as priorities, plus a light waterproof rather than assuming every day will stay dry.
A little perspective
Puglia through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C | 7.4°C | 13.6°C | 4.2 | 59 | 9 | 0% |
| February | 12.5°C | 7.2°C | 13.1°C | 5.1 | 56 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 14.7°C | 8.9°C | 13.2°C | 5.8 | 59 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 17.5°C | 11.3°C | 14.3°C | 6.8 | 58 | 10 | 1% |
| May | 21.5°C | 15.3°C | 18.0°C | 8.3 | 40 | 8 | 11% |
| Junebest | 25.9°C | 19.5°C | 22.2°C | 10.8 | 35 | 6 | 58% |
| Julybest | 28.5°C | 22.0°C | 25.0°C | 12.4 | 25 | 5 | 91% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 29.0°C | 22.4°C | 26.1°C | 11.3 | 24 | 5 | 94% |
| September | 25.0°C | 19.1°C | 24.0°C | 7.7 | 57 | 8 | 50% |
| October | 21.1°C | 15.6°C | 20.6°C | 5.6 | 64 | 8 | 8% |
| November | 16.9°C | 12.1°C | 17.2°C | 4.1 | 71 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 13.1°C | 8.7°C | 14.8°C | 4.1 | 61 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Puglia in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Puglia hot in August?
Puglia is hot in August: the average daytime high is 29.0°C and nights average 22.4°C. About 94% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Puglia in August?
The sea around Puglia averages 26.1°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 25°C to 27°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Puglia in August?
Puglia sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 24 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (93 mm) and the driest was 2019 (0 mm).
How sunny is Puglia in August?
Puglia gets around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Puglia compare with the UK in August?
Puglia is on average 7.6°C warmer than London by day in August (29.0°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Puglia?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Puglia reached 38.7°C on 2020-08-03, and the coldest night dropped to 16.4°C on 1995-08-30.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
Average night lows are around 22°C, so light clothing is a sensible starting point. Cooler nights can reach 20°C or below, making a thin layer useful if you feel the cold. Heavy evening layers are unlikely to be a packing priority.
Is August a good choice if I dislike heat?
Probably not: August is Puglia's warmest month, and 94% of days reach 25°C. Warm nights also offer limited relief. June and July are other highly rated months, but that alone does not establish which would suit your preferred temperature.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Bari. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 0.6 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C