Matera (Sassi) weather in February
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February in Matera: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Matera · #646 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Matera in February
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Matera climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera in February
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.
Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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).
Toughest weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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.
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Matera in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Matera?
- February in Matera: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in February?
- In February, Matera averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 5.3°C, with about 46.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in February?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in February.
- Does it snow in Matera in February?
- Matera sees roughly 1.5 cm of snowfall in February.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in February
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — February
Within 300 km: Sorrento's Sant'Antonino on 13–15 Feb, and Dubrovnik's Feast of St Blaise on 3 Feb.