Lecce
The capital of Lecce Baroque, carved in the soft, honey-coloured local stone: the façade of the basilica of Santa Croce is its masterpiece. In Piazza Sant'Oronzo half a Roman amphitheatre lies exposed, and the workshops still make papier-mâché.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Lecce station, 1.1 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: San Cesario di Lecce station, 5.5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Brindisi Airport (BDS), about 39 km away; with more flights, Bari Airport (BRI) is about 148 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away, paid.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
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 May to July and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 102 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 9 to 14 °C | 14° 9° | 65 |
| Feb | from 9 to 14 °C | 14° 9° | 71 |
| Mar | from 10 to 15 °C | 15° 10° | 70 |
| Apr | from 12 to 17 °C | 17° 12° | 43 |
| May | from 16 to 21 °C | 21° 16° | 40 |
| Jun | from 21 to 25 °C | 25° 21° | 26 |
| Jul | from 25 to 29 °C | 29° 25° | 22 |
| Aug | from 25 to 30 °C | 30° 25° | 29 |
| Sep | from 22 to 26 °C | 26° 22° | 53 |
| Oct | from 18 to 22 °C | 22° 18° | 85 |
| Nov | from 14 to 18 °C | 18° 14° | 102 |
| Dec | from 11 to 15 °C | 15° 11° | 60 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 52 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.