Weather in Sardinia

You can see the answer right at the top: The map shows the weather in Sardinia for all five provincial capitals – Cagliari, Sassari, Nuoro, Oristano, and Carbonia—with weather icons, high and low temperatures, chance of rain, and a 5-day trend. Clicking on a location opens the detailed forecast. The data is automatically updated several times a day.

Sardinia, with a population of about 300 days of sunshine one of the sunniest corners of Europe. The defining factor is the wind: The Maestrale A northwesterly wind sweeps mainly across the north and west—sailors and surfers on the Costa Smeralda and in Porto Pollo love it, while beachgoers head to sheltered eastern coves like Cala Gonone. Summers are dry and hot, inland around the Gennargentu-Massiv (1,834 m) has a distinctly continental climate with cool nights in Nuoro. The sea shimmers from the Costa Smeralda All the way to the Costa Verde, the water is Caribbean turquoise and warms up to 25 to 27 degrees in August—the swimming season runs from mid-May through October.

June and September are ideal: warm ocean, uncrowded beaches, and reasonable prices. May entices visitors with a sea of flowers and perfect hiking weather in the wild east, while October offers warm water and empty coves. In August, the island is crowded and expensive—so be sure to book early. You can find the country overview at Weather Italy; latest news in the Weather News.