Best Time to Visit Pompeii
Best time to visit Pompeii: June and July. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Pompeii
Go in June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Pompeii month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 45° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 46° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 51° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 58° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 68° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 72° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 73° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 66° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 51° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 59° | 46° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Pompeii compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Pompeii.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vesuvius | 6 mi | 50°F | 46°F cooler | 40 in |
| Spiaggia Grande, Positano | 8 mi | 64°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Capri | 19 mi | 63°F | 33°F cooler | 33 in |
| Colosseum | 130 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Rome | 130 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Pompeii is a tourist attraction in Naples. Pompeii is a landmark known for a Roman city frozen by Vesuvius.
Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Pompeii with clear sky. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 58°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Pompeii is June and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 137 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Vesuvius, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Capri and Colosseum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 5.8°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Pompeii today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Pompeii right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:08 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 80° / 59°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
⛅ 78° / 56°
Partly cloudy · 2% rain · wind 8 mph
Things to do in Pompeii
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Pompeii.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pompeii?
Pompeii is a tourist attraction in Naples. Its coordinates are 40.7497, 14.4869. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Pompeii right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 25% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Pompeii?
June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Pompeii, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Pompeii in?
Pompeii observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 5:08 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Pompeii?
The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 137 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Pompeii?
Popular options include Mount Vesuvius, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Capri, Colosseum, Tiber River and Historic Centre of Rome.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 5:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
