Mountain in Naples

Mount Vesuvius Map

Interactive map of Mount Vesuvius with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 64°F now🕔 11:26 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August⛰ 4.203 ft

Summary

Mount Vesuvius is a mountain in Naples. Mount Vesuvius is a mountain known as the volcano that buried Pompeii. It sits at 4.203 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Mount Vesuvius with mainly clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 64°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 10/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Mount Vesuvius 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 75°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.

The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 132 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pompeii, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Capri and Colosseum.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 6.8°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Mount Vesuvius 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.

Map of Mount Vesuvius

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Coordinates: 40°49′20.6″N 14°25′44″E (40.8224, 14.4289)

Quick facts about Mount Vesuvius

TypeMountain
CityNaples
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Coordinates40°49′20.6″N 14°25′44″E (40.8224, 14.4289)
Elevation4.203 ft
Known forthe volcano that buried Pompeii
Local time11:26 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Mount Vesuvius

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Rome · 125 mi · roughly 2.9 h driving
  • Split · 212 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving
  • Dubrovnik · 227 mi · roughly 5.2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Mount Vesuvius

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO132 miRome

Things to do in Mount Vesuvius

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Vesuvius.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Vesuvius?

Mount Vesuvius is a mountain in Naples. Its coordinates are 40.8224, 14.4289. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Mount Vesuvius right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 63% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Vesuvius?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Vesuvius, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mount Vesuvius in?

Mount Vesuvius observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:26 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Vesuvius?

The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 132 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Vesuvius?

Popular options include Pompeii, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Capri, Colosseum, Tiber River and Historic Centre of Rome.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 11:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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