Best Time to Visit Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
Cagliari is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Cagliari for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.9°C / 49.8°F in January to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in August, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 53 mm / 2.1 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cagliari's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.8°C64°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22°C71.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.8°C76.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cagliari?
The best time to visit Cagliari for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and the driest is July with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cagliari's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Cagliari?
The rainy season at Cagliari, Cagliari runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 42 mm / 1.7 in. The wettest single month is October (53 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the driest month in Cagliari?
The driest month in Cagliari is July, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cagliari?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cagliari — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 53 mm / 2.1 in in October, and the coldest month averages 9.9°C / 49.8°F.
Is Cagliari climate different from Italy overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cagliari figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Italy figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cagliari specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.