Sardinia weather in February

February in Sardinia averages daytime highs of 14.4°C and nights around 6.5°C, with about 9 hours of sunshine a day. The sea averages 14.5°C: cold, for hardy swimmers only. This is one of the wetter months, with about 7 rainy days and around 51 mm of rain, so pack a layer for showers, and UV sits at a moderate 4, kind enough for long days outside.

Daytime high

14.4°C

Nights around 6.5°C

Sea temperature

14.5°C

Typical max waves 0.9 m

Rain

7 days

About 51 mm over the month

Sunshine

9 hrs/day

Average bright sunshine

UV index

4

Average daily peak

Wind

19 km/h

Average daily maximum

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Figures are ten-year averages from the historical record.

What February feels like

February belongs to carnival. Mamoiada's sheepskin-clad Mamuthones stalk the streets, Oristano runs the horseback Sa Sartiglia, and half the island's villages stage something strange and wonderful. The weather swings between crisp blue days and proper Atlantic-style fronts, mimosa and almond trees flower, and the mountains often carry snow. Visit for folklore and food rather than the beach.

What to do in Sardinia in February

Museums and culture

Rainy-day insurance: archaeology museums, galleries and historic quarters that reward a slow indoor afternoon.

Eat like a local

Winter is the season of long lunches: roast suckling pig, fresh pasta, new olive oil and big island reds.

Festivals and folklore

Sardinia's most atmospheric traditions happen off-season, from carnival masks to village saints' days and bonfires.

Wine country

Cellar doors are quiet and winemakers have time to talk: the best months for Cannonau and Vermentino tastings.

Sardinia in winter

Bright, crisp days, empty beaches for walking and a completely different island: winter here is a quiet pleasure.

Sardinia in February: quick answers

How hot is Sardinia in February?

Daytime highs in Sardinia average 14.4°C in February, with nights around 6.5°C and roughly 9 hours of sunshine a day (ten-year average).

Is the sea warm enough to swim in February?

The sea around Sardinia averages 14.5°C in February: cold, for hardy swimmers only.

Does it rain much in Sardinia in February?

Sardinia sees about 7 days with rain in February, totalling around 51 mm for the month.

February elsewhere on the island

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