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 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. 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 have 6.1mm of moderate rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 45kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Otranto faces East-Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 04:51 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 87% cloud cover 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.0mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

OTRANTO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 12° 13° 13° 12° 11°
100% 100% 64% 50% 80% 76% 87% 22%
2.7mm 0.9mm 0.8mm 0.9mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 14° 14° 12° 12°
22% 25% 28% 77% 60% 86% 7% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 13°
23% 25% 86% 75% 84% 74% 41% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 11° 11° 10° 11° 11°
90% 83% 100% 100% 75% 84% 53% 88%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 2.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 11° 10° 10°
78% 100% 100% 23% 54% 70% 76% 15%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 11° 11°
52% 47% 33% 14% 6% 66% 74% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 15° 14° 12° 12° 12° 12°
95% 86% 37% 9% 69% 35% 2% 6%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
43
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
1.2m
1.6m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
0.9m
0.9m
1.3m
4.3s 4.3s 4.2s 4.1s 4.1s 3.9s 3.6s 3.6s
Fri 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
1.0m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
8.1s 8.8s 4.0s 6.0s 7.8s 3.9s 5.6s 7.2s
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
46
kmh
49
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.5m
1.6m
1.8m
2.0m
5.5s 4.0s 6.4s 4.3s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 4.2s
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
57
kmh
57
kmh
62
kmh
73
kmh
42
kmh
30
kmh
15
kmh
2.1m
2.2m
1.5m
0.5m
1.1m
0.3m
1.2m
1.4m
4.2s 4.2s 4.2s 6.7s 6.9s 7.0s 5.6s 5.6s
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
15
kmh
1.7m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
7.3s 7.5s 7.6s 7.7s 7.6s 6.9s 7.3s 7.6s
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
32
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
21
kmh
1.5m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.6m
8.7s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 5.5s 5.2s 4.9s
Wed 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
49
kmh
59
kmh
41
kmh
60
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
23
kmh
2.1m
1.6m
2.3m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 4.9s 7.9s 8.7s 8.6s 8.2s
Thu 22nd January
5:28 AM 11:55 AM 5:50 PM 11:38 PM
0.38 0.11 0.32 0.13
Fri 23rd January
5:56 AM 12:25 PM 6:28 PM
0.36 0.12 0.32
Sat 24th January
12:17 AM 6:26 AM 12:58 PM 7:14 PM
0.15 0.34 0.13 0.31
Sun 25th January
1:04 AM 6:59 AM 1:38 PM 8:21 PM
0.17 0.31 0.14 0.30
Mon 26th January
2:18 AM 7:41 AM 2:39 PM 10:17 PM
0.20 0.28 0.16 0.30
Tue 27th January
4:56 AM 9:33 AM 4:25 PM
0.21 0.26 0.17
Wed 28th January
12:17 AM 7:25 AM 12:22 PM 6:15 PM
0.32 0.19 0.26 0.16
Thu 22nd January
13°
6.1mm
19kmh S
72%
Fri 23rd January
14°
0.1mm
4kmh SE
38%
Sat 24th January
14°
0.1mm
27kmh S
61%
Sun 25th January
11°
4.0mm
25kmh NNW
84%
Mon 26th January
13°
1.5mm
10kmh SSW
64%
Tue 27th January
12°
0.6mm
13kmh WNW
46%
Wed 28th January
14°
0.7mm
35kmh WSW
42%
Thu 29th January
12°
0.4mm
30kmh NNW
46%
Fri 30th January
13°
0.5mm
19kmh S
74%
Sat 31st January
13°
0.0mm
17kmh NNW
4%
Sun 1st February
13°
0.1mm
23kmh S
41%
Mon 2nd February
14°
4.4mm
46kmh SSE
91%
Tue 3rd February
13°
2.6mm
35kmh SSW
59%
Wed 4th February
14°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
29%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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