Puglia in February
Carnival in Putignano
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Puglia.
February is quiet, with the Putignano Carnival bringing parades of papier-mâché floats.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 4–13°C
- Cool, around 13°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet, apart from Carnival weekends.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
+One of Italy's oldest carnivals.
–Cold evenings, quiet coast.
My tip for February
Check the Putignano Carnival parade dates.
- Carnival
- Food
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Puglia, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Puglia in February
- Winter closures
- Many masserie, beach clubs and restaurants close.
November–March
Not set on February?
Months I'd choose over February
Also good in February
Weather
Weather in Puglia in February
In February Puglia averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with about 37 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 4°C
- 39°F
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Bari Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Puglia in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Puglia?
- February is a below-average month in Puglia. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Puglia overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: One of Italy's oldest carnivals. The main downside: Cold evenings, quiet coast.
- What is the weather like in Puglia in February?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 4°C. Expect about 37 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Cool, around 13°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Puglia crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Very quiet, apart from Carnival weekends. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Puglia in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Puglia?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (February ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Puglia in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold evenings, quiet coast.
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