Best time to go to Puglia

This part of Italy is often dubbed ‘mezzogiorni’ – it means midday and it’s named so because the sun is pretty strong all year-round. Most holidaymakers tend to visit between May and September, when the summer temperatures hit the 30 degree mark. If you’re looking for the hottest days, July and August is the time to come. The sea warms up then, too, so it’s perfect for swimming. In spring and autumn, it can still reach the mid-20s, and is generally sunny. Even in winter, the weather’s relatively mild with the odd rain shower – nothing by British standards, though.

Passports & Visas

British passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Italy but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Italy using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit the FCDO website.


Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Italian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit the NHS website for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit the FCDO website.