Best time to visit Bari
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Bari
15 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Bari).
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Private Tour in 3 Towns: Alberobello, Cisternino, Ostuni. - 2
Private Tour in 2 UNESCO Sites: Alberobello & Matera. - 3
Private Tour in 3 Coastal Gems: Trani, Molfetta, Giovinazzo. - 4
Private boat excursion to Polignano between Caves and Coves - 5
Boat Tour of the Polignano a Mare Coast with Aperitif - 6
Boat Tour from Polignano a Mare to Monopoli 4 hours of relaxation - 7
Boat Tour in Polignano a Mare and Sea Caves - 8
Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif - 9
Visit Alberobello, Monopoli, Polignano: Private tour from Bari - 10
Alberobello & Matera : Full-Day Private Tour from Bari - 11
Bari’s Ultimate Street Food Tour - Small Group by Do Eat Better - 12
Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers - 13
From Bari Excursion to Alberobello and Polignano a Mare - 14
Altamura and Matera Tour from Bari with Transport Included - 15
Best of Alberobello trulli & Polignano a mare bus tour from Bari
Last refreshed 2026-06-09.
Similar climatesLecce97% · Matera96% · Rome95%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Bari (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Bari's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7–13 | 10 | 9 | 103 | 11.4 | 65% | 20 | 171 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 7–15 | 12 | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 61% | 20 | 188 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 7–15 | 13 | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 59% | 20 | 222 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 10–18 | 16 | 10 | 95 | 9.5 | 54% | 19 | 235 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 15–24 | 23 | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 53% | 19 | 277 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 19–29 | 29 | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 49% | 17 | 290 | 8 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 22–32 | 33 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 43% | 18 | 321 | 8 | Quiet | 5 |
| Aug | 22–32 | 33 | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 47% | 17 | 295 | 7 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 19–28 | 28 | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 51% | 18 | 243 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 15–23 | 23 | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 60% | 17 | 214 | 4 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 11–18 | 17 | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 68% | 18 | 157 | 2 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | 8–15 | 13 | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 70% | 19 | 158 | 1 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Bari by Month
UV index in Bari peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
9/1015–24°C (feels 23°C) · 7 rain days (69h) · 277 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
September
9/1019–28°C · 6 rain days (59h) · 243 sun hours · 51% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
9/1015–23°C · 6 rain days (74h) · 214 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/107–13°C (feels 10°C) · 9 rain days (103h) · 171 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/107–15°C (feels 12°C) · 6 rain days (69h) · 188 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
March
7/107–15°C (feels 13°C) · 10 rain days (116h) · 222 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
April
8/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 10 rain days (95h) · 235 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
June
8/1019–29°C · 6 rain days (55h) · 290 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
July
5/1022–32°C · 3 rain days (22h) · 321 sun hours · 43% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
5/1022–32°C (feels 33°C) · 6 rain days (46h) · 295 sun hours · 47% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
7/1011–18°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (111h) · 157 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
7/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 8 rain days (98h) · 158 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Bari
When is the best time to visit Bari?
May is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–24°C (7 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, September, October.
What is the worst time to visit Bari?
August is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 22–32°C (6 rainy days).
Is Bari too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Bari?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Bari have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 9) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 39) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Bari by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 3, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Bari in July?
July is the peak UV month in Bari, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Bari on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Bari bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 3 months: February, March, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 19 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.