SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in August
Italy
August in Matera: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Matera · #728 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Matera climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 53% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFerragosto, Summer holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Matera's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Matera in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Heat in the ravine
1 Jul – 25 AugExtreme heatThe Sassi are cut into a south-facing tufa gorge with almost no shade and stone that holds the day's heat into the night. Everything worth walking to is done before ten or after seven. Source ↗
- Holiday
Ferragosto
10–20 AugSchool holidaysClosuresCrowdedItalian holidays peak around 15 August: day-trippers from the Puglian coast fill the belvedere while the family-run places in the lower town take their own fortnight off. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Matera — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Matera?
Matera in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Matera?
- August in Matera: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in August?
- In August, Matera averages a daily high of 32.7°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 36.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in August?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in August.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in August
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Capri's Blue Grotto access around 15 Apr – 15 Oct, and Dubrovnik's Island ferry season around 15 Apr – 20 Oct.