Best Time to Visit Pompeii
Best time to visit Pompeii: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Pompeii
Go in June, July and August. 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 | 88° | 71° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 65° | 4,7 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 | 49°F | 46°F cooler | 41 in |
| Spiaggia Grande, Positano | 8 mi | 64°F | about the same | 44 in |
| Capri | 19 mi | 63°F | about the same | 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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- 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 74°F (23°C) in Pompeii with mainly clear. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 73°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Pompeii is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°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 August. The forecast high of 92°F is 4.1°F above the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Pompeii today at 9.9/10. 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
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:58 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 102° / 72°
Mainly clear · 5% rain · wind 6 mph
☁️ 97° / 74°
Overcast · 5% rain · wind 7 mph
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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 74°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Pompeii?
June, July and August 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 5:58 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 August 25, 2026 at 5:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
