Mountain in Naples

Mount Vesuvius Reizen Guide

Mount Vesuvius travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

☁️ 18°C now🕔 9:22 AM local📅 Best: juni, juli and augustus⛰ 1.281 m

Active alerts for Mount Vesuvius

⚠️za, aug 29: damaging gusts en 76 km/h.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Samenvatting

Mount Vesuvius is a mountain in Naples. Mount Vesuvius is a mountain known as the volcano that buried Pompeii. It sits at 1.281 m above sea level.

Op dit moment is het 18°C (65°F) in Mount Vesuvius met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 20°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 17°C en 26°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

De beste tijd om Mount Vesuvius is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and november zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 24°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -1°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 213 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Pompeii, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Capri and Colosseum.

Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for augustus. The forecast high of 26°C is 2.6°C above the 23°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 8 AM en 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Mount Vesuvius 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.

Kaart van Mount Vesuvius

Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weer in Mount Vesuvius nu

☁️
18°C
Gedeeltelijk bewolkt · voelt als 20°C
Luchtvochtigheid96%
Wind3 km/h NW
Windstoten21 km/h
UV-index0 · Laag
Bewolking57%
Luchtdruk878 hPa
ZichtbaarheidGood · 16 km
Luchtkwaliteit57 · Gemiddeld
Zonsopkomst6:23 AM
Zonsondergang7:44 PM
Maan🌔 Waxing gibbous · 96%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 9:22 AM, aug 26 lokale tijd.

⚠️za, aug 29: damaging gusts en 76 km/h.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, aug 29

🌥️ 28° / 18°

Mist · 0% rain · wind 10 km/h

zoday, aug 30

🌥️ 28° / 19°

Mist · 0% rain · wind 11 km/h

Quick facts about Mount Vesuvius

TypeMountain
CityNaples
LandItalië
ContinentEuropa
Coördinaten40°49′20.6″N 14°25′44″E (40.8224, 14.4289)
Elevation1.281 m
Known forthe volcano that buried Pompeii
Lokale tijd9:22 AM (UTC+02:00)
Beste maandenjuni, juli and augustus
KlimaatTemperate

Dingen om te doen in Mount Vesuvius

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Vesuvius.

Beste reistijd Mount Vesuvius

Go in juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, februari and november – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★☆☆☆
februari★★☆☆☆
maart★★☆☆☆
april★★★☆☆
mei★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
augustus★★★★★
september★★★★
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★☆☆☆
december★★☆☆☆

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and november – historically the least comfortable months here.

Luchthavens near Mount Vesuvius

Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO213 kmRome

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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 Europa.

What is the weather like in Mount Vesuvius nu?

It is currently 18°C (65°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 96% and wind is 3 km/h.

When is the best time en visit Mount Vesuvius?

juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Vesuvius, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari 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 lokale tijd is 9:22 AM.

What is the nearest airport en Mount Vesuvius?

The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 213 km away.

What are the top things en 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.
Kaart tilesOpenStreetKaart 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 augustus 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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