Sardinia · February
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 16° |
MINMIN | 7° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 8h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d34mm | 4d27mm | 4d30mm | 4d37mm | 3d26mm | 1d7mm | 0d2mm | 1d11mm | 2d33mm | 3d38mm | 6d62mm | 5d38mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
February in Sardinia is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 6°C at night (daily average: 11°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 27 mm total. At 13°C, the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Sardinien im Winterschlaf — und die Sartiglia in Oristano als Ausnahme: Das Reiterturnier im Karnevalsjubel gilt als eines der spektakulärsten Feste Italiens, seit dem 14. Jahrhundert. Die Costa Smeralda ist geisterhaft leer.
Events & Festivals
- Sartiglia di Oristanovariabel (Karneval-Sonntag und -Dienstag)
Eines der spektakulärsten Ritterfeste Italiens: Maskierte Reiter versuchen im vollen Galopp, einen Stern mit einem Degen zu durchstechen. Das Turnier hat Wurzeln im 13. Jahrhundert.
Packing list for Sardinia in February
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Sardinia?
- February is not an optimal month for Sardinia (Score: 54/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Sardinia in February?
- In February, Sardinia sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 6°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Sardinia in February?
- In February, Sardinia receives an average of 27 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sardinia get in February?
- Sardinia averages 7 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sardinia in February?
- Water temperature in Sardinia in February averages 13°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.