Climate guide for San Pantaleo, Italy

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About San Pantaleo

San Pantaleo sits among weathered granite outcrops in Gallura, a few kilometres inland from the beaches of the Costa Smeralda. The village square hosts a weekly market known for crafts and local food, and the surrounding hills hold the nuraghi and giant's tombs of Sardinia's older past. Porto Cervo, Arzachena and the ferry port of Olbia are all nearby. May, June, September and October suit warm days and quiet lanes, while August is the busiest month.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
June leads the year at 10.0/10, with July and August close behind — November (5.1/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In June plan for about 24°C; the month brings 18 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in July and rates follow; May usually pairs good conditions (7.5/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in San Pantaleo

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When to visit San Pantaleo: the short answer

Plan San Pantaleo for June, with July, August close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 24°C with 18 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6/10.

Across the year San Pantaleo swings from 11°C in January to 27°C in July, a 16-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 4 mm in July to 83 mm in November. In short, San Pantaleo is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 4.9 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: January (11°C). Driest: July (4 mm). Wettest: November (83 mm).

San Pantaleo month by month

January in San Pantaleo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

Expect 11°C (51°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in San Pantaleo — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.

February in San Pantaleo — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6/10

Expect 11°C (52°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 35 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in San Pantaleo — 4 points higher on the same scale.

March in San Pantaleo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

March averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in San Pantaleo: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in San Pantaleo — 4 points higher on the same scale.

May holds up well in San Pantaleo — 5th best month

Good · 7.5/10

May averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in San Pantaleo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

With 24°C (75°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for San Pantaleo at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July ranks 2nd of 12 for San Pantaleo — one of the best windows

Best window · 10/10

Days in July average 27°C (80°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for San Pantaleo at 10/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August is one of the strongest months in San Pantaleo (3rd)

Best window · 10/10

August averages 26°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight to work with.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in San Pantaleo (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September ranks 4th of 12 for San Pantaleo — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

September averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 daylight hours.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in San Pantaleo (4th of 12); only June scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in San Pantaleo — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

With 19°C (67°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 60 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in San Pantaleo — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

November in San Pantaleo: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in San Pantaleo — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in San Pantaleo — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

December averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit San Pantaleo, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit San Pantaleo are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in San Pantaleo year-round?
San Pantaleo has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 11°C in January to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.1 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in San Pantaleo?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in San Pantaleo are November (5.1/10), January (5.3/10), December (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in San Pantaleo?
November is the wettest month in San Pantaleo, averaging about 83 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in San Pantaleo?
July sees the most sun in San Pantaleo, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is San Pantaleo a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
San Pantaleo is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for San Pantaleo calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for San Pantaleo: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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