Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 6 to 8°
- 12 rainy days · 128 mm
- 7.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Pompeii and Vesuvius?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr18°recommended
- May23°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov18°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Pompeii and Vesuvius, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 6.9 h | 124 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 15° | 6° | 8.2 h | 83 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 16° | 7° | 9.5 h | 89 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 18° | 9° | 10.8 h | 81 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 23° | 14° | 11.6 h | 91 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 18° | 13.2 h | 47 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 21° | 13.8 h | 16 mm | 3 d | |
| August | 31° | 22° | 12.7 h | 32 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 27° | 18° | 10.7 h | 134 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 14° | 8.8 h | 94 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 11° | 7.1 h | 194 mm | 14 d | |
| December | 15° | 8° | 6.8 h | 176 mm | 14 d |
The four seasons in Pompeii and Vesuvius, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Pompeii excavations) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 23°
nights 7 to 14°
- 11 rainy days · 87 mm
- 10.6 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 18 to 22°
- 5 rainy days · 32 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 27°
nights 11 to 18°
- 11 rainy days · 141 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Pompeii and Vesuvius, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h05 of daylight, in December 9h16, a difference of 5h49.
9h33Jan
10h35Feb
11h49Mar
13h15Apr
14h26May
15h05Jun
14h49Jul
13h47Aug
12h24Sep
11h02Oct
9h51Nov
9h16Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Pompeii excavations" (40.75°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Pompeii and Vesuvius, month by month
EventsSupplication to the Madonna of PompeiiMay, OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Pompeii and Vesuvius, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- May, OctoberSupplication to the Madonna of Pompeii big crowds
Pilgrims converge on the shrine for the communal prayer, recited in May and again on the first Sunday of October, and the modern town fills up.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 124 mm · 12 d
- 6.9 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 83 mm · 9 d
- 8.2 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°7° at night
- 89 mm · 12 d
- 9.5 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended18°9° at night
- 81 mm · 10 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended23°14° at night
- 91 mm · 11 d
- 11.6 h
High season, book early
June
Recommended27°18° at night
- 47 mm · 6 d
- 13.2 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°21° at night
- 16 mm · 3 d
- 13.8 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°22° at night
- 32 mm · 7 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°18° at night
- 134 mm · 10 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°14° at night
- 94 mm · 10 d
- 8.8 h
High season, book early
November
Fair18°11° at night
- 194 mm · 14 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 176 mm · 14 d
- 6.8 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (124 mm). Expect 6.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (134 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. High season: book early.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 194 mm over 14 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. A very wet month, 176 mm of rain over 14 days. Expect 6.8 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pompeii and Vesuvius?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 27 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Pompeii excavations).
Which month should you avoid in Pompeii and Vesuvius?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 176 mm over 14 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Pompeii excavations).
What is the hottest month in Pompeii and Vesuvius?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Pompeii excavations).
What is the coldest month in Pompeii and Vesuvius?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Pompeii excavations).
What is the driest month in Pompeii and Vesuvius?
July: 16 mm over 3 days of rain, against 194 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Pompeii and Vesuvius?
July, with 13.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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