Puglia in September
Best beach month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Puglia.
September is warm with the sea still at summer temperature, and far fewer people.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–26°C
- Warm, around 26°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Calmer after the first week.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Prices drop after early September.
+Warm sea without August crowds.
–Some short storms.
My tip for September
The sea is warmest early in the month.
- Beaches
- Food
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Puglia, 2nd for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
See all twelve months for PugliaAlso good in September
Weather
Weather in Puglia in September
In September Puglia averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 42 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 26°C
- 79°F
- Average low
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Bari Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Puglia in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Puglia?
- September is the best month to visit Puglia. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Puglia overall (2 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Warm sea without August crowds. The main downside: Some short storms.
- What is the weather like in Puglia in September?
- Average highs are around 26°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 42 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Warm, around 26°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Puglia crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Calmer after the first week. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Puglia in September?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Prices drop after early September. 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 (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Ready to book September in Puglia?
Warm sea without August crowds.
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