When to go
The Best Time to Visit Matera
Month-by-month climate data for Matera, Italy — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Matera— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–June, September–October. Golden light on the Sassi and 20-26°C walking weather. August is punishingly hot in the stone; winter is atmospheric but cave hotels get chilly.
Warmest in Matera: Jul (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Jan (11°C / 52°F) · Wettest: May (~10 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Matera climate, month by month
January
11° / 3°C
~6 rain days
Good
February
13° / 4°C
~5 rain days
Good
March
14° / 4°C
~9 rain days
Good
April
18° / 7°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
May
24° / 12°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
June
30° / 18°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
July
34° / 21°C
~3 rain days
Good
August
33° / 20°C
~5 rain days
Good
September
27° / 16°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
October
22° / 12°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
November
17° / 8°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
December
13° / 5°C
~7 rain days
Good
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