Landmark

Pompeii

Naples, Italy

Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct

Set inNaples, Italy

In season~77°F high

Climate48–84°F

Nearest airportNAP

CurrencyEUR

LanguageItalian

TimezoneUTC+01:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Pompeii

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 81%

WarmestJul · 84°F

WettestNov

Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Pompeii: Part of the complex of the Temple of Apollo in Pompeii, with the bronze statue of the god

A Roman city frozen in ash by Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pompeii: Via delle Scuole (Pompeii)

Pompeii: Columns in the forum of Pompeii, Italy

Pairs well with

Villa of the Papyri

Amalfi Coast Drive

Naples National Archaeological Museum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pompeii?

The best time to visit Pompeii is April–May & September–October, in Naples, Italy.

Where is Pompeii?

Pompeii is in Naples, Italy. The nearest major airport is NAP.

What is Pompeii known for?

A Roman city frozen in ash by Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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Pompeii: House of the Faun (Pompeii)