Bari
Bari is the regional capital of Puglia, with an old town of handmade pasta workshops and ferries to Albania, Croatia, Greece and Montenegro.
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Bari is the regional capital of Puglia, on the Adriatic coast at the heel of Italy's boot. Its old town, Bari Vecchia, is a dense grid of narrow streets where women make orecchiette by hand, often on their doorsteps. The Basilica of St Nicholas, in the old town, holds relics of the saint. The port also runs ferries across the Adriatic, so Bari works as a departure point as well as a destination.
Alberobello's trulli, the cliffs at Polignano a Mare and the cave dwellings of Matera are all day trips from Bari by train or bus, so you choose between basing yourself in the city and using it as a gateway. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking the old town; summer is hot. Plan at least two nights to see the old town and the basilica without rushing, and add nights if you want more time in the towns.
Bari in five
- Walk Bari Vecchia in the morningThe old town's lanes are quietest early, when women make orecchiette in doorways on the street known for it. The Basilica of St Nicholas and the Swabian castle are close enough to see in a half day.
- Take the airport rail linkThe airport is close to the city, with a short rail link to Bari Centrale. Check the operator's page for times, and keep the ticket for the platform gate.Italy by train off-peak
- Use Bari for FSE and regional day tripsFSE trains run to Alberobello and the Itria Valley, and regional trains reach Polignano a Mare. A car widens the choice, but is not required for the first two.Alberobello
- Plan ferries and EES on the same pageFerries from Albania and Greece arrive at an external Schengen border, so allow time and carry passports. Ask the operator about check-in and any extra documents.EES, explained
Things to do in Bari
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Need to know
- Airport
- Bari Karol Wojtyla (BRI), about 20 min to the center by rail
- Getting there
- Fast trains from Rome and Milan; ferries from the Balkans
- Getting around
- On foot in the center; buses and taxis for the rest
- Best base
- Bari Vecchia or the Murat district
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 days; 4 with day trips
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh12°Low8°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Mild, springMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Mild, clearAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Warm, quietMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm, beachesJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, beaches
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear3 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low24°Hot, peak crowdsAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, peak crowds
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Warm, easierSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easier
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Rain, coolNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Mild, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, lights
Average daily high and low in Bari, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Bari
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 83%
- Wind
- 50 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Bari
10:56 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°12°100%Monday: Rain. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue18°12°95%Tuesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Wed18°11°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu18°9°3%Thursday: Fog. High 18°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri18°7°20%Friday: Fog. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sat16°11°20%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sun20°14°14%Sunday: Fog. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 14%.
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Every year
- Jul–AugFestival della Valle d'ItriaCisternino, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Alberobelloabout 1.5 hours by FSE trainThe trulli town, best seen early or overnight.Read the guide
- Polignano a Mareabout 30 to 40 min by trainA cliff-top old town with a small beach below.Read the guide
- Materaabout 1.5 hours by bus or trainThe Sassi cave district across the Basilicata border.Read the guide
Before you go to Bari
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Rules for Bari, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180 days across the Schengen area. Check entry rules at vistoperitalia.esteri.it before you book.
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches such as the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari's old town.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since some cultural objects need an export licence to leave the EU.
Plan around Bari
Trulli streets, 1.5 hours by FSE train
Read the guidePolignano a MareCliff-edge town on the coast, a short ride south
Read the guideMateraCave dwellings and a day trip inland
Read the guideAll of ItalyRegions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideEurail Pass worth it?When a rail pass beats single tickets
Read the guideBest time to visit ItalyHeat, crowds and shoulder months
Read the guideBari FAQ
Is Bari worth visiting?
Yes, for a day or two. The old town, food and seafront are good, and it is the practical base for Alberobello, Polignano and Matera.
How many days do you need in Bari?
One full day covers Bari Vecchia, the basilica and the seafront. Add two or three days for Alberobello, Polignano and Matera.
How do you get from Bari airport to the center?
By airport rail link in about 20 minutes, or by bus or taxi. Check the operator's page for times and tickets.
Is Bari safe at night?
The center is generally fine, as in most Italian cities. Keep valuables out of sight, and take the usual care in quiet lanes and at the station.
Can you take a ferry from Bari to Albania or Greece?
Yes, ferries run from Bari's port to Albania, Greece and Croatia. Check the operator for schedules, check-in times and the documents you need for the crossing.