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 high14°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall46 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine8.2 h/day
Daylight10.7 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall1.5 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)

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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.

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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.

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Similar destinations in Southern EuropeFebruary

Within 300 km: Sorrento's Sant'Antonino on 13–15 Feb, and Dubrovnik's Feast of St Blaise on 3 Feb.