Maratea has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. The mountains behind can bring cloud and rain outside summer.
Season by season
Spring (March–May)
Green and quiet; the sea is still cool. Some hotels and restaurants open from Easter.
Summer (June–August)
Beach season. August is the peak, with Italian holidaymakers and higher prices.
Autumn (September–November)
September is ideal, with warm sea and fewer people. From October much closes.
Winter (December–February)
Mild but wet and very quiet. Good for walks, not for swimming.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high / low | Wet days | Daylight | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 7°C | ≈10 | ≈9.6 h | Quiet & cheap |
| February | 14° / 7°C | ≈9 | ≈10.6 h | Quiet & cheap |
| March | 16° / 9°C | ≈8 | ≈11.9 h | Quiet & cheap |
| April | 19° / 11°C | ≈7 | ≈13.2 h | Good |
| May | 23° / 15°C | ≈5 | ≈14.3 h | Good |
| June | 27° / 19°C | ≈3 | ≈14.9 h | Best |
| July | 30° / 22°C | ≈2 | ≈14.6 h | Peak season |
| August | 30° / 22°C | ≈2 | ≈13.7 h | Peak season |
| September | 27° / 19°C | ≈5 | ≈12.4 h | Best |
| October | 23° / 15°C | ≈8 | ≈11.1 h | Good |
| November | 18° / 11°C | ≈10 | ≈9.9 h | Quiet & cheap |
| December | 15° / 8°C | ≈11 | ≈9.3 h | Quiet & cheap |
Approximate long-term averages, rounded; daylight is the approximate time between sunrise and sunset mid-month. Inland Basilicata is high and can be cold and snowy in winter, while July and August are hot, especially on the Ionian side.
Festivals & events
- May Feast of San Biagio, the patron saint, with processions on and around the mountain.
- Summer Concerts and cultural events in the old town and the harbour.
Crowds & booking ahead
Book well ahead for August. In June and September you will find space on most beaches.
