Sardinia in February
Sa Sartiglia
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Sardinia.
February is quiet, but Oristano's Sa Sartiglia horse race on Carnival Sunday and Tuesday is a spectacle.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–15°C
- Mild, around 15°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet, apart from Carnival.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
+Carnival horse races in Oristano.
–Too cool for the beach.
My tip for February
Get to Oristano early for a spot along the route.
- Carnival
- Food
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Sardinia, 10th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Sardinia in February
- Winter closures
- Most resorts close. Cagliari stays open year round.
November–March
Not set on February?
Months I'd choose over February
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Weather
Weather in Sardinia in February
In February Sardinia averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with about 34 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Cagliari Elmas Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Sardinia in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Sardinia?
- February is a below-average month in Sardinia. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Sardinia overall (10 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Carnival horse races in Oristano. The main downside: Too cool for the beach.
- What is the weather like in Sardinia in February?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 5°C. Expect about 34 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild, around 15°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Sardinia crowded in February?
- Crowds are low. Quiet, apart from Carnival. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Sardinia in February?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Sardinia?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (February ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Sardinia in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — too cool for the beach.
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