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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.

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Climate & when to visit

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

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–16°
  • 7° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–16°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 4°–19°
  • 8° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 7°–22°
  • 11° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 11°–26°
  • 14° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 15°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 19°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 19°–34°
  • 22° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 15°–30°
  • 19° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° · extremes 11°–25°
  • 15° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 7°–21°
  • 12° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–17°
  • 8° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

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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Tours & Activities

Archaeological Area of Herculaneum
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Mount Vesuvius
Drive
Royal Palace of Portici

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