SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in October
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October in Matera: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Matera · #106 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Matera climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera in October
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.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best 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).
Best weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
October includes Grape then olive harvest.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Matera in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Grape then olive harvest
10 Sep – 20 Nov · usuallyGrapes come in across the Murgia through September, olives from late October, and the new oil reaches the shops in November. The countryside is at work and the town is at its emptiest.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Matera?
- October in Matera: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in October?
- In October, Matera averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 13.5°C, with about 48.9 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in October?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in October.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in October
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Capri's Blue Grotto access around 15 Apr – 15 Oct, and Dubrovnik's Island ferry season around 15 Apr – 20 Oct.