Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte Museum
Historic astronomical observatory and meteorological research site
Perched above Naples in the Capodimonte area, the Astronomical Observatory combines historic instruments and research facilities; visitors can book public talks or pair a visit with the nearby Capodimonte Museum and park.
Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte at a Glance#
How to Get to Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte#
Located on the Capodimonte hill in northern Naples. From Naples city centre take local buses toward Capodimonte or a taxi; the observatory is adjacent to the Capodimonte museum and gardens.
Tips for Visiting Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte#
- If possible, attend a public lecture or an evening observing session - small planetarium and public outreach events are occasionally scheduled.
- Combine a visit with the Capodimonte Museum and gardens for a full cultural day outside Naples' historic centre.
Best Time to Visit Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte#
Observatory visits depend on programming and weather; check for open nights and public lectures before planning.
Weather & Climate near Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte#
Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (975 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 55 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 28 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 23 mm | clear | 58% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 36 mm | clear | 58% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 88 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 127 mm | some cloud | 75% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
