La Maddalena
The archipelago's little town: a small harbour, a market and the scenic road that circles the island. A bridge takes you across to Caprera, Garibaldi's island.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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. There are no railway stations within 25 km: a car is best, or regional buses.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is La Maddalena, 100 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), about 36 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away, free.
- 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 April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 85 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 8 to 14 °C | 14° 8° | 60 |
| Feb | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 53 |
| Mar | from 9 to 16 °C | 16° 9° | 49 |
| Apr | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 39 |
| May | from 15 to 22 °C | 22° 15° | 37 |
| Jun | from 19 to 27 °C | 27° 19° | 19 |
| Jul | from 23 to 30 °C | 30° 23° | 5 |
| Aug | from 23 to 31 °C | 31° 23° | 13 |
| Sep | from 20 to 27 °C | 27° 20° | 40 |
| Oct | from 17 to 24 °C | 24° 17° | 60 |
| Nov | from 13 to 19 °C | 19° 13° | 85 |
| Dec | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 52 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 9 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.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- La Maddalena Archipelago by kayakWater sports · Kayaking, Snorkelling · Intermediate · 1 km
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing at Porto PolloWater sports · Windsurfing and kitesurfing · All levels, with a school · 7 km