When is the best time to go to Pompei

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pompei, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Pompei weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pompei are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Pompei January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 92mm 4.2hrs 10.6hrs

January in Pompei is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pompei for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Pompei and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Pompei with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Pompei February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 76mm 4.7hrs 11.6hrs

February in Pompei is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pompei for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Pompei and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pompei with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in February »

March

Pompei March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 69mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Pompei is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pompei for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Pompei and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pompei with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in March »

April

Pompei April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 61mm 6.7hrs 14.2hrs

Pompei's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pompei.

April is in the spring in Pompei and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pompei with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in April »

May

Pompei May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 42mm 8.4hrs 15.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Pompei and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Pompei, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Pompei and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pompei with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in May »

June

Pompei June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 27mm 9.8hrs 10.6hrs

June in Pompei is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pompei, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Pompei and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pompei with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in June »

July

Pompei July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 24mm 10.8hrs 11.6hrs

July in Pompei is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pompei, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Pompei and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pompei with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in July »

August

Pompei August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 39mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Pompei is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Pompei, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Pompei and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pompei with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in August »

September

Pompei September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 64mm 8.4hrs 14.2hrs

Pompei's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pompei.

September is in the fall / autumn in Pompei and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pompei with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in September »

October

Pompei October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 100mm 6.6hrs 15.4hrs

October is a damp month in Pompei and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pompei.

October is in the fall / autumn in Pompei and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pompei with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in October »

November

Pompei November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 133mm 4.8hrs 10.6hrs

Mild and wet weather often prevails in Pompei during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pompei for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Pompei and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pompei with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in November »

December

Pompei December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 107mm 3.9hrs 11.6hrs

December in Pompei is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pompei for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Pompei and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pompei with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Pompei weather in December »

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Pompei weather stats

Pompei weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Driest month: July 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: August 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 11.7°C 53.1°F
Wettest month: November 133mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: August 26.8°C 80.2°F
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