Mount Vesuvius Weather Forecast
Mount Vesuvius weather: 65°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 65°F (19°C) in Mount Vesuvius with partly cloudy. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 62°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Vesuvius today at 9.8/10. 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 Mount Vesuvius right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:43 AM, Aug 21 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Vesuvius
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 62° | 33% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 63° | 13% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 59° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 61° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 61° | 3% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 64° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 61° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 63° | 6% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 74° / 64° | 20% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 62° | 8% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 60° | 6% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 62° | 8% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 70° / 62° | 8% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 56° | 12% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 55° | 6% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 61° | 17% | 8 mph | 7 |
Climate in Mount Vesuvius 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 | 43° | 31° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 31° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 33° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 37° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 43° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 54° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 58° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 74° | 57° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 66° | 50° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 37° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 31° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mount Vesuvius
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Vesuvius
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mount Vesuvius
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.
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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 65°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 2 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 8:43 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
