Poetto
The city beach: almost eight kilometres of sand between the Sella del Diavolo and Quartu, with the Molentargius lagoon and its flamingos behind. You get there by bus from the centre.
Which wind to go with
Sheltered from Tramontana, Grecale, Libeccio, Ponente, Maestrale (mistral): with these winds the sea here is usually calm. Exposed to Levante, Scirocco, Ostro: waves and choppy sea.
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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 Cagliari station, 5.9 km away. Alternatively: Cagliari Santa Gilla station, 7.1 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Cagliari-Elmas Airport (CAG), about 11 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 800 m away.
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 October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 146 mm), the driest July. 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 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 52 | 15° |
| Feb | from 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 47 | 14° |
| Mar | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 58 | 14° |
| Apr | from 14 to 17 °C | 17° 14° | 44 | 16° |
| May | from 16 to 19 °C | 19° 16° | 55 | 18° |
| Jun | from 21 to 24 °C | 24° 21° | 30 | 22° |
| Jul | from 24 to 27 °C | 27° 24° | 2 | 25° |
| Aug | from 25 to 28 °C | 28° 25° | 20 | 27° |
| Sep | from 23 to 26 °C | 26° 23° | 41 | 25° |
| Oct | from 20 to 23 °C | 23° 20° | 65 | 23° |
| Nov | from 16 to 19 °C | 19° 16° | 146 | 20° |
| Dec | from 13 to 16 °C | 16° 13° | 125 | 17° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 55 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.