Beach Weather in Otranto, Lecce, Italy

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14°
 
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14°
 
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14°
 
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14°
 
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17°
 
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23°
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23°
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25°
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25°
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20°
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18°
 
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15°
 

Beach Weather Today in Otranto

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 69kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Otranto faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:51 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Otranto

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

OTRANTO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 18° 18° 18° 16° 16°
14% 9% 44% 28% 8% 5% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 17° 17° 18° 19° 18° 15° 15°
32% 48% 3% 16% 100% 32% 32% 66%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 18° 17° 14° 13°
96% 64% 21% 4% 2% 4% 17% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 14° 16° 15° 12° 11°
8% 0% 7% 4% 19% 70% 81% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 11° 10°
3% 9% 4% 0% 5% 11% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 10°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
44
kmh
53
kmh
57
kmh
60
kmh
67
kmh
69
kmh
67
kmh
0.9m
1.4m
1.7m
2.0m
2.0m
2.2m
2.5m
2.6m
7.5s 4.4s 5.3s 6.3s 6.6s 6.9s 7.1s 7.1s
Sat 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
66
kmh
62
kmh
62
kmh
62
kmh
66
kmh
64
kmh
44
kmh
32
kmh
2.4m
2.4m
2.3m
2.3m
2.0m
1.4m
0.9m
0.8m
7.1s 7.1s 7.0s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s
Sun 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
31
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
1
kmh
22
kmh
36
kmh
0.7m
0.4m
0.1m
0.2m
1.4m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
7.1s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 6.9s 6.6s 6.7s 6.5s
Mon 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
39
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.4m
0.6m
1.4m
6.5s 6.6s 6.6s 6.4s 6.3s 6.1s 6.0s 6.3s
Tue 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
50
kmh
57
kmh
59
kmh
49
kmh
40
kmh
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
0.7m
1.2m
1.0m
1.5m
1.5m
5.6s 5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 5.1s 4.8s 4.8s 5.8s
Wed 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
6.4s 6.3s 6.3s 5.9s 5.8s 5.7s 5.4s 5.3s
Thu 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
5.2s 4.6s 4.3s 4.6s 4.5s 4.2s 4.0s 3.8s
Fri 14th March
3:35 AM 9:49 AM 3:57 PM 9:51 PM
0.37 0.09 0.35 0.11
Sat 15th March
3:58 AM 10:08 AM 4:20 PM 10:16 PM
0.37 0.09 0.36 0.11
Sun 16th March
4:19 AM 10:27 AM 4:43 PM 10:41 PM
0.36 0.09 0.36 0.12
Mon 17th March
4:40 AM 10:46 AM 5:06 PM 11:07 PM
0.35 0.10 0.35 0.14
Tue 18th March
5:00 AM 11:04 AM 5:30 PM 11:33 PM
0.33 0.12 0.35 0.16
Wed 19th March
5:17 AM 11:23 AM 5:57 PM
0.31 0.14 0.33
Thu 20th March
12:02 AM 5:32 AM 11:42 AM 6:30 PM
0.18 0.29 0.16 0.31
Fri 14th March
19°
0.0mm
46kmh SSE
38%
Sat 15th March
19°
0.0mm
53kmh SSE
41%
Sun 16th March
19°
0.0mm
28kmh WNW
26%
Mon 17th March
16°
0.2mm
21kmh NW
25%
Tue 18th March
11°
0.0mm
39kmh NNW
4%
Wed 19th March
11°
0.0mm
29kmh NNE
0%
Thu 20th March
13°
0.0mm
20kmh NNE
0%
Fri 21st March
15°
0.0mm
12kmh SSE
22%
Sat 22nd March
15°
1.1mm
28kmh SSE
72%
Sun 23rd March
16°
1.6mm
12kmh WSW
76%
Mon 24th March
18°
0.0mm
5kmh S
23%
Tue 25th March
17°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
32%
Wed 26th March
14°
7.0mm
35kmh SSE
88%
Thu 27th March
18°
1.1mm
9kmh WSW
68%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 37%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Otranto don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Otranto, Lecce, Puglia, Italy

Taking a holiday in Otranto, a picturesque town in the Lecce province of Puglia, Italy, is a delightful experience for beach aficionados. Otranto is known for its crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes, and rich history. The town is home to several beautiful beaches that cater to different preferences and interests. One can enjoy various beach activities during their stay in this charming Italian destination.

Beach Type

Otranto offers a variety of beach types to suit different preferences. Most beaches feature fine golden or yellow sand with some having patches of coarse sand. Some other beaches are characterized by pebbles or rocks along the shoreline. Rocky beaches like Porto Badisco and Orte Beach are perfect for snorkeling and diving as they provide interesting underwater landscapes and abundant marine life.

Beach Activities

Otranto's beaches offer numerous activities for visitors to enjoy:

  1. Swimming: The calm and clear waters make swimming an enjoyable activity for people of all ages.
  2. Snorkeling: Porto Badisco and Orte Beach are popular snorkeling spots due to their rocky shores that attract various fish species.
  3. Diving: Diving enthusiasts can explore the underwater wonders at sites like Grotta della Zinzulusa, Grotta del Palombaro, or Grotta dei Cervi.
  4. Boat trips: Visitors can take boat trips along the coast to explore hidden coves, caves, and nearby islands like Sant'Andrea Island.
  5. Windsurfing & Kitesurfing: Alimini Beach is a popular spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts due to its favorable wind conditions.
  6. Hiking: The coastal paths around Otranto offer scenic trails with stunning views of the sea and surrounding landscapes.

Accommodations

There are numerous accommodations available for those looking to stay near the beach in Otranto. Some popular beach resorts and hotels include:

  1. Hotel Palazzo Papaleo: A 5-star hotel located in the historic center of Otranto, offering luxurious rooms and facilities.
  2. Village Corte di Nettuno: A charming resort located near Otranto's port, offering comfortable rooms and a swimming pool.
  3. Tenuta Turchi: A beautiful farmhouse turned into a bed and breakfast, situated close to Alimini Beach.

Areas to Stay In

There are several areas in Otranto that are ideal for staying close to the beaches:

  1. Historic Center: The historic center is perfect for those looking to be close to cultural attractions, restaurants, and shops while still being within walking distance of the beaches.
  2. Alimini Area: This area is ideal for those who prefer a more peaceful setting, with easy access to Alimini Beach and other secluded spots along the coast.
  3. Porto Badisco: This small village south of Otranto is a great choice for those looking to enjoy Porto Badisco's rocky beach and nearby hiking trails.

Beach Amenities

Otranto's beaches offer various amenities for visitors, including:

  • Beach loungers and umbrellas rentals
  • Restrooms and shower facilities
  • Beach bars and restaurants
  • Lifeguard services (at some beaches)
  • Watersport equipment rentals (windsurfing, kitesurfing, etc.)
  • Parking spaces near the beach entrance

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