Our verdict
The best time to visit Matera is June
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 32℃ (90℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 35℃ (94℉) on the hottest days of the year. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of 2℃ (36℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Matera, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around July. The wet season in Matera falls around April, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in August instead.
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Matera seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Matera as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Matera is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Matera
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Matera for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Matera climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Matera for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Matera in January
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Matera in February
- Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Matera in March
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Matera in April
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Matera in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Matera in June
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 54%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Matera in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Matera in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Matera in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Matera in October
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Matera in November
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Matera in December
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Matera in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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