When is the sea warm enough to swim?
Based on the average sea temperature below, the sea reaches about 22 °C or more from June to October. In 2026 the regional ordinance set the bathing season in Puglia from 23 May to 13 September.
Marina di Lesina
Lesina month by month: weather, events, food, what to do
When should you visit Marina di Lesina? This guide goes month by month: average weather and sea temperature, things to do, local events and seasonal food. It is especially useful outside July and August, when the coast is calm, the light is soft and the lagoon is at its best.
Low season: October to April
Outside the summer, Marina di Lesina is a quiet destination for walks on empty beaches, birdwatching on the lagoon, cycling, local food and day trips into the Gargano National Park. Many seasonal venues close in winter, so check opening times before you go.
January
The quietest month on the coast: empty beaches, mild winter light and the lagoon at its most atmospheric. A good time for walks and birdwatching, not for swimming.
13 / 6 °CAir (daily high / low)
13 °CSea temperature
66 mm, about 10 rainy daysRain
about 6.7 hours a daySunshine
February
Still winter, with the first longer, brighter days. Quiet roads make it a calm month for slow travel.
14 / 6 °CAir (daily high / low)
12 °CSea temperature
52 mm, about 9 rainy daysRain
about 8.1 hours a daySunshine
March
Spring starts to show: longer days, green banks around the lagoon and the first mild afternoons. Weather is changeable, with frequent showers.
15 / 8 °CAir (daily high / low)
14 °CSea temperature
71 mm, about 11 rainy daysRain
about 9.1 hours a daySunshine
April
Pleasant days around 18 °C, blossoming scrub and still-empty beaches.
18 / 10 °CAir (daily high / low)
16 °CSea temperature
44 mm, about 7 rainy daysRain
about 10.7 hours a daySunshine
May
One of the best months for a calm visit: warm afternoons, long light and a sea that is slowly warming up. The patronal feast of San Primiano falls in mid-May.
23 / 15 °CAir (daily high / low)
19 °CSea temperature
54 mm, about 8 rainy daysRain
about 11.9 hours a daySunshine
June
The summer season begins: hot sunny days, long evenings and a sea that is warm enough for most swimmers by the end of the month.
28 / 20 °CAir (daily high / low)
24 °CSea temperature
43 mm, about 5 rainy daysRain
about 13.2 hours a daySunshine
July
Peak summer: the hottest and sunniest month, with the warmest sea and the liveliest beaches.
31 / 22 °CAir (daily high / low)
28 °CSea temperature
30 mm, about 4 rainy daysRain
about 13.6 hours a daySunshine
August
High season: hot weather, warm sea and the busiest beaches and roads of the year. Evenings are lively.
30 / 22 °CAir (daily high / low)
28 °CSea temperature
37 mm, about 6 rainy daysRain
about 12.6 hours a daySunshine
September
Often the best month for swimming without the crowds: the sea is still warm, the air less hot and the beaches calmer. Showers become more likely toward the end.
26 / 19 °CAir (daily high / low)
26 °CSea temperature
62 mm, about 8 rainy daysRain
about 10.5 hours a daySunshine
October
Mild, golden days and an autumn atmosphere, with the sea still comfortable for the first part of the month. Quiet, atmospheric and good for food.
22 / 14 °CAir (daily high / low)
22 °CSea temperature
62 mm, about 8 rainy daysRain
about 8.8 hours a daySunshine
November
Autumn at its quietest: the rainiest month of the year, with moody light and nearly empty beaches. A season for food and slow walks.
18 / 11 °CAir (daily high / low)
18 °CSea temperature
93 mm, about 11 rainy daysRain
about 6.9 hours a daySunshine
December
A quiet winter month with festive touches. Cool days, a calm lagoon and traditional eel dishes.
14 / 7 °CAir (daily high / low)
14 °CSea temperature
53 mm, about 9 rainy daysRain
about 6.7 hours a daySunshine
About events
We only list events with an explicit date from an official or recent source. For months without a listed event, none is confirmed yet: see the Events page for updates.
Averages from Open-Meteo historical model data for the Acquarotta area (air 2015–2025, sea 2022–2025). They are model values, not on-site measurements; see the live weather on the home page.