What’s the climate like in Basilicata?
The current climate in Basilicata features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 10°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Basilicata in recent years was 38°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2017.
On average, Basilicata gets 657 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Italy? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tuscany, Sicily, Lake Garda, or explore other destinations in Italy.
Best time to visit Basilicata?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Basilicata is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Basilicata. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Basilicata
The climate table of Basilicata shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 54 | 89 | 44 | 71 | 61 | 28 | 41 | 50 | 29 | 68 | 54 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,8 | 6,9 | 1,8 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in February
- Precipitation*: 657 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
- Snowfall: 14 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in July, 29 mm in October and 41 mm in August
- Wettest months: 89 mm in March, 71 mm in May and 68 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Basilicata
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Basilicata, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Basilicata
This graph shows how much rainfall Basilicata, Italy, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Basilicata
This graph shows how much snow Basilicata, Italy, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Basilicata
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Basilicata, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Basilicata
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Basilicata, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Basilicata
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Basilicata, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Basilicata
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Basilicata, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Basilicata by Month
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