SeasonMapMatera (Sassi) weather in September
Italy
September in Matera: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Matera · #325 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Matera climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Matera in September
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.
BusySummer holidays in Italy, school holidays in 2 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).
Best weatherMatera's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
September includes Grape then olive harvest.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Matera in September
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.
Where is Matera?
Matera in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Matera?
- September in Matera: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Matera on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Matera in September?
- In September, Matera averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 17°C, with about 44.8 mm of rain over roughly 7.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Matera in September?
- Matera has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in September.
Other months in Matera
Warmer or cooler than Matera in September
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Naples' San Gennaro on 19 Sep, and Capri's Blue Grotto access around 15 Apr – 15 Oct.