Climate Insights for Bernalda

Provincia di Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
November
96mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bernalda is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 523mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 96mm of rainfall. Bernalda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Feb Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Mar Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 10° Apr Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 12° May Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 13° Dec Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bernalda vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 50mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 69mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm May Precipitation: 38mm Jun Precipitation: 24mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 15mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Oct Precipitation: 76mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm
Precipitation

Bernalda is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 523mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 96mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8mm. That's 88mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Bernalda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bernalda, which began on March 20, 2026. Bernalda is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 140mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 47mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 207mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 10°
Feb 11°
Mar 12°
Apr 15°
May 19°
Jun 24°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 24°
Oct 20°
Nov 16°
Dec 12°

The best time to visit Bernalda is during May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bernalda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
22 °C
17 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
14 °C
19 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
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