Matera weather
At 1:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (49°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (4.1 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Matera sits 398 m (1,306 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Matera, Basilicate, Italy.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 72%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (4.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Matera weather
Is it raining in Matera right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (4.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Matera this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–17° and lows of 6–10°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Matera lately?
In the past 7 days, Matera had 2 rainy days and 3.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Matera?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Matera weather by month
When is the best time to visit Matera?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Matera is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (53°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Matera?
November is the wettest month, with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Matera?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (53°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Matera have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 86 mm (3.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months