Climate Insights for Castelsaraceno

Provincia di Potenza, Basilicata, Italy

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
November
114mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Castelsaraceno is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 805mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 114mm of rainfall. Castelsaraceno 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° Feb Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Mar Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Nov Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Dec Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Castelsaraceno vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Castelsaraceno is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 805mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 114mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 24mm. That's 90mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Castelsaraceno is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Castelsaraceno, which began on March 20, 2026. Castelsaraceno 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 11°
May 15°
Jun 21°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 19°
Oct 15°
Nov 10°
Dec

The best time to visit Castelsaraceno is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°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 Castelsaraceno 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
1 °C
9 °C
11 km/h
80 mm
8 cm
Feb
2 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
72 mm
6 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
94 mm
7 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
51 mm
1 cm
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