Geography of Pompeii
Geography of Pompeii: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius is 6 mi to the north-west, Spiaggia Grande, Positano is 8 mi to the south, Capri is 19 mi to the south-west and Colosseum is 130 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 40°44′58.9″N 14°29′12.8″E (40.7497, 14.4869)
Quick facts about Pompeii
Summary
Pompeii is a tourist attraction in Naples. Pompeii is a landmark known for a Roman city frozen by Vesuvius.
Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Pompeii with clear sky. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 56°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 7°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Pompeii today at 9.7/10. 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.
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).
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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 64°F (18°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 48% and wind is 6 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+01:00). The local time is 10:26 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 28, 2026 at 10:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
