Bari climate
Bari (Apulia, Italy) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 621 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bari climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1355 | 744 | 1050 | 622.4 |
| Feb | 1356 | 744 | 1050 | 491.9 |
| Mar | 1661 | 947 | 1254 | 592.3 |
| Apr | 1966 | 1152 | 1559 | 491.9 |
| May | 2475 | 1559 | 1967 | 381.5 |
| Jun | 2984 | 2068 | 2476 | 351.4 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2373 | 2781 | 291.1 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2373 | 2882 | 281.1 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1967 | 2374 | 572.2 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1560 | 1966 | 712.8 |
| Nov | 1864 | 1253 | 1559 | 773.0 |
| Dec | 1457 | 847 | 1152 | 682.7 |
| Year | 3290 | 744 | 1864 | 62124 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 66% | 1.8 | 9:31 |
| Feb | 79% | 64% | 2.6 | 10:34 |
| Mar | 78% | 59% | 3.8 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 75% | 55% | 5.1 | 13:16 |
| May | 69% | 48% | 6.2 | 14:28 |
| Jun | 62% | 35% | 7.0 | 15:07 |
| Jul | 56% | 23% | 7.0 | 14:51 |
| Aug | 58% | 23% | 6.1 | 13:48 |
| Sep | 66% | 43% | 4.5 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 75% | 51% | 3.2 | 11:01 |
| Nov | 81% | 62% | 2.0 | 9:49 |
| Dec | 81% | 63% | 1.5 | 9:13 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Bari is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C55 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.8 °C32.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 621 mm24 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (77 mm3.0 in), the driest is August (28 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 56% in July to 81% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in June to 14 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bari
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 35 mm1.4 in to 71 mm2.8 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Bari
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1355 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 744 to 8 °C47 °F, about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1661 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 947 to 15 °C59 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2984 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2068 to 23 °C73 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1253 to 19 °C67 °F, about 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Bari compares
The nearest larger place is Naples, about 220 km to the west. Compared with it, Bari is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer. It receives 18% less precipitation (621 mm24 in vs 755 mm30 in). The difference is largest in December (0.9 °C1.6 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 37 places in Italy. By annual mean temperature, Bari is the 8th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 33rd wettest. See all of them on the Italy climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Barcelona (Spain, Cfa), Vlorë (Albania, Csa) and Pátra (Greece, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Taranto 80 km · 18 °C65 °F · 652 mm26 in
- Climate in Foggia 116 km · 17 °C63 °F · 544 mm21 in
- Climate in Salerno 181 km · 18 °C64 °F · 730 mm29 in
- Climate in Durrës 217 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,036 mm41 in
- Climate in Naples 220 km · 17 °C63 °F · 755 mm30 in
- Climate in Vlorë 232 km · 18 °C64 °F · 905 mm36 in
- Climate in Podgorica 247 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,419 mm56 in
- Climate in Tirana 248 km · 16 °C61 °F · 872 mm34 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bari?
August is the warmest month in Bari. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bari?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 13 °C (55 °F) and its average low is 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bari?
November is the wettest month with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 28 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Bari?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 141 m, while Bari lies at about 5 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.