Taranto, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
Taranto has a Mediterranean climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 92° by day; January is the coldest at 56°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Taranto's climate
Taranto runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 9 mm (0.4 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 4.0 inches (101 mm). Highs range from 56°F (13°C) to 92°F (33°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
At its warmest, in July, Taranto runs to 92°F (33°C) in the afternoon and back to 73°F (23°C) by dawn. January bottoms out at 56°F (13°C) in daylight, 43°F (6°C) after dark. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 107°F (42°C) and the lowest daily minimum 27°F (-3°C).
Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May.
The wettest month is November (4.0 inches (101 mm) across 10 days) and the driest July. July is the brightest month at 13.8 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.3 - sunnier than roughly 75% of the cities we track.
More climate facts for Taranto
- Hottest month: July - highs near 92°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 56°F (13°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (42°C) high · 27°F (-3°C) low
- Wettest month: November (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 18°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 72%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Taranto
March to May and September to November is the sweet spot for Taranto - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 70°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 8 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Taranto with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and rain gear if you travel around November. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 92°F (33°C) with 73°F (23°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56° | 43° | 8 | 2.0 in | 7.7 h/day | 9.6 h | 25% | 78% |
| February | 58° | 45° | 7 | 2.0 in | 8.6 h/day | 10.6 h | 25% | 76% |
| March | 60° | 47° | 10 | 2.7 in | 9.7 h/day | 11.8 h | 31% | 75% |
| April | 66° | 51° | 7 | 1.4 in | 11.1 h/day | 13.2 h | 23% | 72% |
| May | 74° | 59° | 8 | 1.8 in | 12.1 h/day | 14.4 h | 26% | 72% |
| June | 84° | 68° | 5 | 1.0 in | 13.4 h/day | 15.0 h | 15% | 64% |
| July | 92° | 73° | 2 | 0.4 in | 13.8 h/day | 14.8 h | 8% | 56% |
| August | 90° | 73° | 5 | 0.9 in | 12.9 h/day | 13.8 h | 16% | 61% |
| September | 82° | 67° | 6 | 1.7 in | 10.9 h/day | 12.4 h | 21% | 68% |
| October | 74° | 60° | 8 | 2.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 11.0 h | 25% | 77% |
| November | 65° | 54° | 10 | 4.0 in | 7.3 h/day | 9.9 h | 34% | 80% |
| December | 58° | 47° | 6 | 1.8 in | 7.3 h/day | 9.3 h | 20% | 80% |
Taranto month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Taranto's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.7 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
February
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
March
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 12.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
June
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
July
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 13.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
August
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.9 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Taranto's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Seasonal weather under Taranto's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Taranto stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Taranto brings hot afternoons: 89°F (32°C) by day, 71°F (22°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 12 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.4 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall is pleasantly warm here - highs near 74°F (23°C), nights near 60°F (16°C), and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 57°F (14°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
How unusual is Taranto?
- Taranto sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 64°F (18°C) as an annual average, 22.2 inches (564 mm) of precipitation and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Taranto temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.