Sardinia

Sardinia · Italy · Olbia (SS)

Water the colour of the Caribbean without leaving Europe, granite coves you reach by boat, and an interior of stone villages that still speak their own language.

The best time to visit Sardinia is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F). Local time there is 01:45 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

Jun–Sep

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

OLB · Olbia (SS)

Good for

sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace landscape doing the heavy lifting eating extremely well

In season

June July August September

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 36°C54 to 97°F Rain0 to 100mm0 to 3.9in

June · high 85°F · rain 0.9in · 15.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Olbia (SS), this page’s gateway

Sardinia month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	14°C56°F	68mm2.7in	9.5h9.5h
February	16°C60°F	19mm0.7in	10.6h10.6h
March	16°C61°F	57mm2.2in	11.8h11.8h
April	18°C65°F	69mm2.7in	13.3h13.3h
May	23°C73°F	74mm2.9in	14.4h14.4h
June	29°C85°F	24mm0.9in	15.1h15.1h	in the recommended window
July	33°C92°F	3mm0.1in	14.8h14.8h	in the recommended window
August	32°C90°F	17mm0.7in	13.8h13.8h	in the recommended window
September	28°C83°F	36mm1.4in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	24°C75°F	46mm1.8in	11.0h11.0h
November	19°C65°F	96mm3.8in	9.8h9.8h
December	16°C61°F	49mm1.9in	9.2h9.2h

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Language: Italian
Plug: C, F, L
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sardinia?

The best time to visit Sardinia is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F).

How warm does Sardinia get?

Typical daytime highs in Sardinia are Mar–May 19°C (66°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (59°F).

Is Sardinia expensive?

On the ground, Sardinia is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Sardinia good for?

Sardinia is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well.