Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate that has a pleasant six-month summer that extends from early May to late October and is hot and dry. In Sardinia you will get around 300 days of sunshine a year.
The following winds can be found in Sardinia in particular: the Mistral, which comes from NW, blows especially in the winter months and brings a pleasant freshness. When this wind sets in during the summer months, it reduces the heat by making the air drier. It ensures sporty sailing conditions!
The Tramontana is also a cold and dry north wind that comes from the Alpine region. This wind often brings clouds that can accumulate in the Sardinian mountain landscapes and on the northeastern cliffs and are responsible for a cloudy view.
The Scirocco, which can wind up from south directions, carries Sahara sand and a lot of moisture with it. This desert wind, which is very hot and humid, can cause fog-like cloudiness and leaves the desert sand dragged along in Sardinia when it starts to rain. As a harbinger, the Levante, which is coming from the east, can be experienced as a very light wind.
The Libeccio, which also comes from Africa from the southwest, can occur quickly and surprisingly. Especially in late summer and autumn, it can cause evening thunderstorms. However, it disappears just as quickly as it forms.
The Ponente coming from the west, which blows from the area of the Pyrenees, is a moderate and pleasantly refreshing wind that occurs in summer and ensures a clear sky and wide view.
Grecale, which comes from NE, should be treated with caution as it is bumpy to stormy. However, it usually brings dry weather with it. The sky is cloudless and the view is mostly clear and wide. The Grecale usually occurs for several days. From June to August, the general wind speed is usually no more than 20-25 knots.
The best time to sail is from mid-April to early October. The area generally offers ideal sailing weather, but never underestimate the winds and always check the weather forecasts. The winds on the northern and western Sardinian coast are mostly constant. The notorious jet effect between the northern tip of Sardinia and the southern end of Corsica (in the Strait of Bonifacio) increases the wind force by 1 to 2 Bft.
