Ercolano

Town · Naples, 🇮🇹 Italy

Population 50,124

Area 20 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.comune.ercolano.na.it

Ercolano

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Ercolano Essentials

Ercolano, the modern site of ancient Herculaneum, offers a remarkably preserved glimpse into Roman life. Unlike nearby Pompeii, the town was buried in volcanic mud, which carbonized wood and organic materials. This list features the archaeological site's highlights, including the House of the Wooden Screen and the Neptune and Amphitrite mosaic. It also includes the Virtual Archaeological Museum (MAV), the Royal Palace of Portici, and the ascent to Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that shaped the region's history in 79 AD.

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Must-See Ercolano

Ercolano offers a unique glimpse into Roman life and Bourbon grandeur. The archaeological site of Herculaneum features multi-story Roman houses preserved by volcanic mud, while the nearby Villa of the Papyri once housed an extensive philosophical library. The 18th-century Royal Palace of Portici showcases the region's royal heritage. Visitors can also explore the ancient Roman theater, still partially buried underground, and use high-tech virtual reconstructions at the MAV (Virtual Archaeological Museum) to visualize the city before the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Ercolano — Map

Ercolano — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, September, October

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Fair

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 1°–16°
7° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in February

Fair

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 0°–16°
6° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in March

Fair

14° (feels like 13°) · extremes 3°–19°
8° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in April

Good

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–22°
10° at night
11 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Great

21° · extremes 10°–27°
14° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great

25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–30°
18° at night
6 rainy days
18 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Great

28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 17°–33°
21° at night
2 rainy days
28 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Good

29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 17°–33°
22° at night
3 rainy days
26 sunny days
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Great

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 14°–31°
19° at night
5 rainy days
18 sunny days
Humid air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Great

21° · extremes 8°–27°
15° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Good

16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–20°
11° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in December

Fair

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 1°–16°
7° at night
14 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Italian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +39

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