Island in Italy

Sardinia Travel Guide

Sardinia travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 71°F now🕔 4:32 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Active alerts for Sardinia

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 105°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 105°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Sardinia is an island in Italy. Sardinia is an island known for the Costa Smeralda and nuraghe.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Sardinia with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 70°F to 99°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sardinia is June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 98°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 204 mi away. Nearby highlights include Vatican Museums, Historic Centre of Rome, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 99°F is 3.6°F above the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Sardinia today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Sardinia

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 40°7′15.2″N 9°0′46.4″E (40.1209, 9.0129)

Weather in Sardinia right now

🌙
71°F
Clear · feels like 72°F
Humidity66%
Wind4 mph SE
Gusts8 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure996 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 20 mi
Air quality35 · Good
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset8:10 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:32 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 105°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 105°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 99° / 70°

Overcast · 3% rain · wind 10 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 90° / 73°

Overcast · 5% rain · wind 8 mph

Quick facts about Sardinia

TypeIsland
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Coordinates40°7′15.2″N 9°0′46.4″E (40.1209, 9.0129)
Known forthe Costa Smeralda and nuraghe
Local time4:32 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Sardinia

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Sardinia.

Best time to visit Sardinia

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Sardinia

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO204 miRome

Explore Sardinia

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sardinia?

Sardinia is an island in Italy. Its coordinates are 40.1209, 9.0129. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Sardinia right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sardinia?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Sardinia, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sardinia in?

Sardinia observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:32 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Sardinia?

The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 204 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sardinia?

Popular options include Vatican Museums, Historic Centre of Rome, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Tiber River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 4:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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