Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Bari
The main city of Puglia, with an atmospheric old town squeezed onto a small peninsula and a lively seafront promenade. It's a practical gateway to the wider Puglia region — trulli towns, olive groves, and Adriatic coastline are all within reach.
Best time to visit: May to June or September, avoiding the height of summer heat.
Local tip: Walk through Bari Vecchia in the late morning to see local women hand-rolling orecchiette pasta outside their doorways.
Getting around: The old town is small and pedestrian; regional trains from Bari make popular Puglia day trips like Alberobello and Polignano a Mare straightforward without a car.
Good to know: Bari's fish market and seafront kiosks are known for raw, just-caught seafood eaten standing up — a distinctly local experience worth seeking out.
What to plan your trip around
- Basilica di San Nicola
A Romanesque basilica built to house the relics of Saint Nicholas, a major pilgrimage site.
- Bari Vecchia
The tangled old town, where residents still hand-make orecchiette pasta on the street.
- Lungomare
One of Italy's longest seafront promenades, popular for an evening stroll.
- Swabian Castle
A Norman-Swabian fortress on the edge of the old town, with roots going back to the 12th century.
Bari weather by month
Bari weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Bari gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 6°C | 55 mm | 80% |
| February | 13°C | 7°C | 50 mm | 79% |
| March | 15°C | 8°C | 58 mm | 77% |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 42 mm | 73% |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 42 mm | 68% |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 32 mm | 61% |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 34 mm | 56% |
| August | 32°C | 23°C | 35 mm | 58% |
| September | 28°C | 20°C | 46 mm | 65% |
| October | 22°C | 15°C | 73 mm | 74% |
| November | 18°C | 12°C | 79 mm | 81% |
| December | 14°C | 8°C | 43 mm | 80% |
Bari through the year
January · 12° / 6°C · 55 mm
- In Bari, January is mid-winter.
- Good walking weather for combining Swabian Castle and Basilica di San Nicola in one day.
April · 19° / 11°C · 42 mm
- April brings mid-spring to Bari.
- Just 30 km apart, but Bari runs about 2°C warmer than Polignano a Mare this month.
July · 31° / 22°C · 34 mm
- With the heat, see Bari Vecchia early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- July is Bari's second warmest month.
October · 22° / 15°C · 73 mm
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 5°C cooler.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Lungomare and Basilica di San Nicola.
The best time to visit Bari is April, May and June, when average highs are 19–28°C and rainfall is around 39 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Bari, season by season
December – February
Cold13° / 7°C · 49 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Best time19° / 11°C · 47 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good30° / 21°C · 34 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Bari?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Bari in April, May and June. Average highs are then 19–28°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Bari?
- In April, Bari averages 19°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 42 mm of rain and 54% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Bari?
- August is the warmest month in Bari, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
- What is the coldest month in Bari?
- January is the coldest month in Bari: average highs of 12°C, dropping to 6°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Bari?
- November is the wettest month in Bari with about 79 mm of rain. The driest is June, with around 32 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Bari?
- January is the least pleasant month in Bari, with average highs of just 12°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Bari?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Bari, with average highs of 15°C and about 58 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Bari before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Bari from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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