Metaponto
One of the great cities of Magna Graecia, where Pythagoras died. The Tavole Palatine, fifteen Doric columns of the temple of Hera, stand alone among the olive groves; the archaeological park and the museum reveal the ancient city.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Metaponto station, 5.3 km away. Alternatively: Ginosa station, 6.5 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bari Airport (BRI), about 81 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 200 m away, free.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is February (about 91 mm), the driest June. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 57 | 15° |
| Feb | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 91 | 14° |
| Mar | from 9 to 15 °C | 15° 9° | 60 | 14° |
| Apr | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 36 | 15° |
| May | from 15 to 22 °C | 22° 15° | 38 | 18° |
| Jun | from 21 to 27 °C | 27° 21° | 28 | 23° |
| Jul | from 24 to 31 °C | 31° 24° | 36 | 26° |
| Aug | from 24 to 32 °C | 32° 24° | 47 | 27° |
| Sep | from 21 to 28 °C | 28° 21° | 43 | 26° |
| Oct | from 17 to 24 °C | 24° 17° | 86 | 23° |
| Nov | from 13 to 19 °C | 19° 13° | 84 | 20° |
| Dec | from 9 to 16 °C | 16° 9° | 43 | 16° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 13 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.