Summer in Salento: Brindisi between sea and sunsets
Dry heat, water at 25 °C, beaches minutes away and the sun setting over the sea
In brief: summer in Brindisi is hot and dry: in August the average maximum is 29 °C and it rains on average three days in the whole month. The sea is at its best, with water at 25.8 °C in August. The sun rises around 5:15 and sets around 20:20, and from Punta Penne you can watch it go down over the sea. The beaches on the northern coast are just minutes from the city.
Summer is Salento's season: sea, beaches, evenings outdoors. Brindisi is the most convenient starting point, with the airport in the city, the port and a coast of free beaches that begins just minutes from the centre.
The climate: hot and dry
| Month | Average maximum | Average minimum | Rainy days | Days above 30 °C | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26.3 °C | 18.0 °C | 2 | 4 | 22.0 °C |
| July | 28.7 °C | 20.7 °C | 2 | 9 | 24.8 °C |
| August | 29.0 °C | 21.1 °C | 3 | 10 | 25.8 °C |
Temperature and rainfall: Aeronautica Militare, 1991-2020 averages from Brindisi Casale station. Sea: surface temperature, 1991-2020 averages off the coast of Brindisi (NOAA).
In summer there's very little rain and it's hot, but with some variation: in June the highs are around 26 °C, in July and August close to 29 °C, with about ten days a month above 30 °C. In July and August even at night it stays around 21 °C. The forecast for the coming days is on the Weather in Brindisi page.
The sea
From June to September the water is above 22 °C, with the peak in August. North of the city, just a few minutes by car, there are sandy beaches and rocky stretches up to the Torre Guaceto reserve: you'll find them in the guide to the most beautiful beaches near Brindisi. Before you leave, check the sea today: the coast section by section, colour-coded by waves and wind, and the water temperature updated daily.
Sunset over the sea
Brindisi's coast faces east, but in summer the sun sets so far to the northwest that from some stretches of the northern coast you can watch it go down over the sea. The best spot is Punta Penne, where this happens from late April until around 20 August. Around 21 June the sun sets around 20:20. Where to watch it, day by day, is on our sunset map.
What to do in summer
- The sea: free beaches and beach clubs north of the city, and the Torre Guaceto reserve.
- Evening in the city: the seafront and the old town come alive after sunset. Ideas are in what to do in Brindisi in the evening, events in the events calendar.
- By boat: sailing and rowing boat trips in the harbour. Available dates are on the experiences page.
- Salento: Lecce, Otranto, Gallipoli and the Ionian Sea are just over an hour's drive away. In August Salento hosts the Notte della Taranta, the major folk music festival.
Practical tips
- The right hours: for walking around the city, early morning or after 6 pm; in the middle hours better the sea or the shade.
- Water and hat: on days above 30 °C the sun is strong even in the morning.
- Book ahead: July and August are the busiest months, for flights as well as rooms. Our B&B can be booked directly from the Brindisi booking page.
- Arriving without plans? The day planner prepares an itinerary for you in a minute.
Frequently asked questions
How hot does it get in Brindisi in summer?
In August the average maximum is 29 °C and the minimum 21 °C, with about ten days above 30 °C.
When is the sea water warmest in Brindisi?
In August, with an average of 25.8 °C. In July it's 24.8 °C, in June 22 °C.
Where can you see the sunset over the sea in Brindisi in summer?
From the northern coast, between Torre Testa and Punta Penne. The best spot is Punta Penne.