Monopoli
A white old town on the sea, with an old harbour full of blue fishing boats, the castle of Charles V and a coast to the south full of coves and bays. It is a convenient base, and cheaper than Polignano.
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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.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Monopoli station, 800 m away (about 15 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Polignano a Mare station, 8.3 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bari Airport (BRI), about 50 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 400 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 November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is October (about 68 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to September, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 10 to 14 °C | 14° 10° | 53 | 15° |
| Feb | from 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 65 | 14° |
| Mar | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 54 | 14° |
| Apr | from 14 to 16 °C | 16° 14° | 34 | 15° |
| May | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 40 | 18° |
| Jun | from 22 to 24 °C | 24° 22° | 31 | 22° |
| Jul | from 25 to 27 °C | 27° 25° | 25 | 26° |
| Aug | from 26 to 28 °C | 28° 26° | 33 | 27° |
| Sep | from 23 to 26 °C | 26° 23° | 41 | 25° |
| Oct | from 19 to 22 °C | 22° 19° | 68 | 21° |
| Nov | from 15 to 18 °C | 18° 15° | 68 | 18° |
| Dec | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 42 | 16° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 15 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.