Your October weather guide
WarmWeather in Puglia in October
October is a good time for Puglia if you want mild weather for days outdoors rather than a reliably hot beach holiday. Average highs of 21°C and night-time lows of 16°C make it comfortable for walking, with a layer needed later on. The catch is rain: about 8 days are wet, so leave room to change your plans. Go for warmth without strong heat, but do not count on swimming weather.
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
- 21.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 12°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.5°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 20.6°C
- year to year: 20°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.6h
- 51% of 10.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 8
- 64 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 8%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 29.9°C
- 1991-10-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 8.3°C
- 2009-10-15
- 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 October compares
October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Puglia and ranks 97th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Italy it is 4th of 16 (Italy in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Puglia is 6.5°C warmer by day and 7.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Puglia peaks at 21.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 13 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.6°C; one night in ten drops to 12.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 29.9°C (1991-10-01) and the coldest night 8.3°C (2009-10-15).
Rain in October
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 64 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2010 with 172 mm, the driest 1995 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 20.6°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.8°C to 21.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:04 and sets about 18:12 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 49%.
Is October a good time to visit Puglia?
October is not the strongest month here: warm days and frequent rain. The best months for Puglia on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable days, with layers for the evenings
Puglia should feel noticeably warmer than London in October, with average daytime highs 6.5°C higher. That makes it a reasonable choice for spending time outdoors without planning everything around midday heat. Pack light clothes for warmer afternoons, but bring a jumper and a light jacket rather than relying on summer clothing throughout. Nights can fall to around 12°C or lower at the cooler end of the range, so outdoor evenings need more thought than daytime outings. Days reaching 25°C account for just 8% of the month: pleasant warmth is a sensible expectation, while sustained heat is not. It suits travellers who prefer walking weather to lying in strong sun.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is the main compromise, so a waterproof layer and plans you can rearrange will be more useful than a rigid outdoor schedule. About 8 rainy days does not mean rain all day on each of them, but it is enough to make a fully dry holiday an unwise assumption. There are about 5.6 hours of sunshine within 10.9 hours of daylight, leaving useful time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout. The sea averages 20.6°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. If swimming is central to your holiday, October is a less convincing choice; if a dip is optional and you are happy to judge conditions on the day, it can still fit.
A little perspective
Puglia through the year
October 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% |
| Augustbest | 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% |
| OctoberSelected | 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 October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Puglia hot in October?
Puglia is warm in October: the average daytime high is 21.1°C and nights average 15.6°C. Roughly 1 in 13 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Puglia in October?
The sea around Puglia averages 20.6°C in October, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Puglia in October?
Puglia sees about 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 64 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (172 mm) and the driest was 1995 (2 mm).
How sunny is Puglia in October?
Puglia gets around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 10.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Puglia compare with the UK in October?
Puglia is on average 6.5°C warmer than London by day in October (21.1°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Puglia?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Puglia reached 29.9°C on 1991-10-01, and the coldest night dropped to 8.3°C on 2009-10-15.
Is October a good month for a hot beach holiday?
Not if dependable heat is the priority. Average daytime highs are 21°C, and only 8% of days reach 25°C. July, August and June are the stronger months overall here; October is better suited to mild outdoor days than a heat-focused trip.
Will the sea be warm enough to swim?
The sea averages 20.6°C, with a year-to-year range of 20°C to 21°C. That is bracing rather than warm. It may suit you if you enjoy cooler water, but do not plan around long, comfortably warm swims.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 54 min, making Puglia a short-haul option for some October warmth. The weather trade-off is mild rather than hot days, with rain possible and cooler evenings to pack for.
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