When to go
Basilicata in September
Across the 31 Basilicata towns we hold, September averages 25 degrees by day and 15 at night, with about 8 days of rain. The sea off the 4 coastal towns sits around 27 degrees. Measured 2020–2024.
Where to go in September
Picked by a rule, not by mood: the weather in the comfortable band, our own editorial verdict on the town, a festival that month, and a sea worth swimming in. The reason is printed under each one.
Miglionico
Province: Matera · 461 m
Averages 27 degrees with about 5 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct. Sagra dei Fichi Secchi falls this month.
Venosa
Province: Potenza · 415 m
Averages 28 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct. 2 events this month.
Viggiano
Province: Potenza · 975 m
Averages 23 degrees with about 7 rain days. We list it as best in May–Oct. Festa della Madonna Nera falls this month.
Policoro
Province: Matera · 25 m
Averages 28 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct. The sea is around 27 degrees.
Nova Siri
Province: Matera · 350 m
Averages 27 degrees with about 7 rain days. We list it as best in May–Sep. The sea is around 27 degrees.
Craco
Province: Matera · 391 m
Averages 28 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct.
Valsinni
Province: Matera · 250 m
Averages 28 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Aliano
Province: Matera · 555 m
Averages 27 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct.
Pisticci
Province: Matera · 364 m
Averages 28 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct.
Grottole
Province: Matera · 481 m
Averages 27 degrees with about 6 rain days. We list it as best in Apr–Oct.
What is on in September
5 festivals we hold a source for. Recurring events, so the month is the promise and the exact dates are the comune’s to publish.