When to go to Pompeii?
Whole Roman streets are still there at Pompeii: bakeries with their millstones, bars with jars set into the counter, ruts worn into the paving by cartwheels. The Forum opens out beneath the columns of the Temple of Jupiter, and the Villa of the Mysteries keeps its deep red frescoes. Vesuvius stands over the site, and the crater rim can be walked.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Pompeii, aim for April to October.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Pompeii
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9 | 117 | 10 | 53 |
| February | 8.4 | 86 | 10 | 60 |
| March | 9.7 | 102 | 11 | 64 |
| April | 10.7 | 90 | 14 | 69 |
| May | 10.9 | 122 | 19 | 70 |
| June | 12.8 | 44 | 24 | 85 |
| July | 13.8 | 18 | 27 | 92 |
| August | 12.7 | 45 | 26 | 88 |
| September | 10.5 | 147 | 22 | 71 |
| October | 9.3 | 84 | 19 | 70 |
| November | 6.8 | 184 | 15 | 50 |
| December | 6.7 | 134 | 12 | 52 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Pompeii, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 18 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 27°C). Over the year, an average of 1,171 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Pompeii?
- Archaeological site (UNESCO)
- Forum and Temple of Jupiter
- Villa of the Mysteries
- Vesuvius (climb, day trip)
Practical info
- Country: Italy
- Station: Scafati (2 km)
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