When to go to Sardinia? Weather, beaches, crowds… The best time per region

Sardinia enjoys a Mediterranean island climate.

The Sardinian summer is hot, tempered by the Mistral and characterized by a low level of humidity which makes it possible to withstand the high summer temperatures, sometimes reaching 40°C in the center of the Italian island.

In winter, the thermometer shows an average of 12°C and it is only in the interior regions that the mercury drops below zero.

Precipitation is rare everywhere, especially in summer.

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Weather, events... The best periods by region

When is the best time to go to the beaches of Sardinia?

Cagliari's main beach, Poetto is ideal for families who want to stroll, relax or try out a water sport.

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If the bathing season begins in June and ends in September, the Sardinian coasts can also be discovered in spring and autumn, when the temperatures are lower and the island is less crowded.

Capital of Sardinia,

displays highs oscillating between 29°C and 34°C during the high season.

Built on seven hills, which represent as many neighborhoods, the city is home

, one of the most beautiful on the island.

Located in the northwest of Sardinia,

is close to the

, which lends itself particularly well to nature excursions and bird watching.

In

, in the Northeast, is the famous

which attracts thousands of travelers every year who come to bask on the fine sand of the beaches of

,

,

or

.

Forming a national park, the islands of the

archipelago will delight seabed enthusiasts who can dive in water at 24°C between July and September.

From

, in the

region , sublime beaches follow one another, like

, which juts out towards the island of Asinara.

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Oristano

is the ideal starting point to discover the west coast.

In contrast to the north, nature is wilder there, with gigantic cliffs falling steeply into the sea. With nearly 50 km of beaches and rocky coves, the

is a real paradise for travelers looking for relaxation. but also for kitesurfing and windsurfing enthusiasts who can take advantage of the windy spring conditions to indulge their passion.

Do not miss discovering the

, a spectacular oasis with its imposing dunes of fine sand, shaped by the Mistral and which can reach 60 m in height.

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When is the best time to go to the lands and villages in Sardinia?

In the center of Sardinia, the canyon can be visited on foot during a hike or by Jeep by choosing a guided tour.

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The best times for hiking in Sardinia are between May and June, and September and October.

With an average temperature of 20°C in the mountains, these seasons offer ideal conditions for discovering the

, one of the deepest in Europe, with its many trails, the most spectacular of which is that of the

, 12 km long. Other hiking trails are found in the vicinity of

, in the east of the island.

The discovery of nuragic villages is also an excellent way to combine nature and culture.

More than 7000 historical sites with remains of these villages are spread around the Sardinian mountains, the most important of which is in

.

In April and May, wild flowers bloom around the

, a natural wonder made of small lakes, covered with high natural walls in the middle of forests.

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Which is the best way to go for the traditional festivals of Sardinia?

Sartiglia, equestrian jousting of Spanish origin, is one of the traditional festivals not to be missed in Sardinia.

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Sardinia has proudly kept its folklore intact, marked by religious festivals and events linked to seasonal agricultural cycles.

With its allegorical rites and great popular participation between mid-January and the end of February, the Carnival opens with bonfires on the night of

.

During this festival, in

, the colorful

takes place , an equestrian joust of Spanish origin.

Easter, the most important festival on the island, is enriched with original elements such as the

in Castelsardo, where a procession winds through the town, lit only by torches.

In Cagliari, the month of May opens with the colorful

, decorated floats drawn by oxen, on the occasion of the feast of Sant'Efisio.