Best Time to Visit Pompeii
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Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
Aug is warmest (30°C high); Nov is rainiest (153 mm).
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Pompeii weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.3 | 4.7 | 113 | 2.9 | 9.4 |
| Feb | 14 | 5 | 93 | 4.1 | 10.4 |
| Mar | 16.2 | 6.4 | 81 | 6 | 11.7 |
| Apr | 18.9 | 8.8 | 85 | 7.8 | 13.1 |
| May | 23.4 | 12.6 | 53 | 9.7 | 14.3 |
| Jun | 27.1 | 16.3 | 29 | 10.8 | 14.9 |
| Jul | 29.9 | 18.7 | 25 | 10.9 | 14.6 |
| Aug | 30 | 18.8 | 37 | 9.9 | 13.6 |
| Sep | 26.6 | 16.1 | 85 | 7.6 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 22.3 | 12.3 | 125 | 5.4 | 10.9 |
| Nov | 17.6 | 8.4 | 153 | 3.3 | 9.7 |
| Dec | 14.2 | 5.8 | 124 | 2.5 | 9.1 |
Daylight ranges from 9.1 hours in Dec to 14.9 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugMay
Beaches: JulJunAugMay
Hiking: JunMayJulAug
Sightseeing: JunJulAugMay
Pompeii quick facts
- Population
- 23,902
- Elevation
- 14 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian
- Plug / voltage
- C, F, L · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +39
- Nearest airport
- NAP · 23 km
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pompeii?
Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 153 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 30°C.
Where to stay
See Pompeii hotels · Book Pompeii tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Naples International Airport (NAP), 23 km from Pompeii. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Rome — 210 km, 3.4 hr drive · Assisi — 301 km, 68 min flight · Palermo — 309 km, 68 min flight · Split — 346 km, 71 min flight
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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