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Lake Bracciano

Lake · Lazio, 🇮🇹 Italy
Area 57 km²
Time zone Europe/Rome

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Lake Bracciano Essentials

Lake Bracciano, a volcanic basin in Lazio, is anchored by the 15th-century Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, a well-preserved Renaissance fortress featuring frescoes and lakeview gardens. The Italian Air Force Museum at Vigna di Valle showcases historic aircraft in one of the world's oldest aviation sites. Visitors can explore Roman engineering at the Aqua Traiana aqueduct and the Mura di Santo Stefano ruins, or visit Trevignano Romano’s Rocca Orsini for views of the protected waters, which serve as a regional drinking source.

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Lake Bracciano Highlights

Lake Bracciano, a volcanic lake in the Lazio region, is surrounded by significant historical sites ranging from the Roman era to the Renaissance. The area features the 15th-century Orsini-Odescalchi Castle, known for its well-preserved architecture and frescoes, and the Italian Air Force Museum at Vigna di Valle, which houses a vast collection of historic aircraft. Visitors can also explore the archaeological remains of the Mura di Santo Stefano Roman villa and the ancient thermal complex of Terme Apollinari di Vicarello.

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Lakeside Leisure

Lake Bracciano, a volcanic lake north of Rome, is characterized by its clear waters and a strictly enforced motorboat ban, ensuring quiet conditions for swimming and sailing. This selection includes organized beach clubs like Riva di Polline and Sud America, alongside free-access spots such as Spiaggia dei gabbiani. For lake exploration, rental hubs provide pedal boats and sailboats, while the shaded groves of Bosco San Celso and the lawns of Stracciacappello offer designated picnic tables and recreational space.

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Sacred Sites

Lake Bracciano’s religious heritage spans centuries, featuring architectural styles from the Renaissance to the Baroque. This collection includes the Duomo di Santo Stefano, a 17th-century collegiate church, and the 15th-century Santa Maria Novella complex, which now houses the local civic museum. In the surrounding lakeside towns of Anguillara Sabazia and Trevignano Romano, the list highlights the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the Church of the Assunta, the latter containing significant 16th-century frescoes by the school of Raphael.

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Lake Bracciano — Map

Lake Bracciano — Map

Climate & when to visit

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

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes -1°–16°
  • 4° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -1°–17°
  • 4° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–21°
  • 6° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–25°
  • 9° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 9°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 29° · extremes 13°–35°
  • 18° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 32° · extremes 17°–37°
  • 21° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 33° · extremes 17°–38°
  • 21° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 12°–33°
  • 17° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 8°–28°
  • 13° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 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

Lake Bracciano
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Orsini-Odescalchi Castle
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Italian Air Force Museum

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