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Pompeii

Town · Campania, 🇮🇹 Italy
Population 23,910
Area 12 km²
Time zone Europe/Rome
Official website www.comune.pompei.na.it
Pompeii

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Pompeii: The Absolute Essentials

Frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii provides an unparalleled look into Roman urban life. This selection highlights the city's civic heart at the Forum and Basilica, its entertainment venues like the Teatro Grande, and sophisticated private residences including the House of the Faun and House of the Vettii. Visitors can explore essential infrastructure from the Stabian Baths to the Macellum market, witnessing preserved frescoes, intricate mosaics, and the architectural layout of a once-thriving ancient commercial hub.

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Pompeii's Ancient Wonders

Frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the archaeological site of Pompeii reveals the intricacies of Roman urban life. This collection highlights the city's civic heart at the Forum, public leisure spaces like the Stabian Baths and Great Theatre, and opulent private residences including the House of the Faun and House of the Vettii. Visitors can explore specialized structures such as the Macellum market, the Lupanar, and the Fullonica of Stephanus, which offer insights into ancient commerce and social structures within this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 1°–17°
  • 6° at night
  • 12 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 10°) · extremes 1°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–21°
  • 8° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–25°
  • 10° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 11°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 30° · extremes 15°–36°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 19°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 28° · extremes 14°–34°
  • 19° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 10°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 5°–23°
  • 11° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–18°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 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

Pompeii Archaeological Site
Walk
Foro di Pompei
Walk
Teatro Grande

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