Cales Archaeological Site
Ancient Roman town with archaeological remains in Campania
An archaeological site in Campania preserving remains of the Roman town of Cales, including structural ruins and artefacts. History enthusiasts visit for exposed foundations, traces of urban layout and local museums.
Cales at a Glance#
Address: Ancient site of Cales (modern Calvi Risorta area), Province of Caserta, Campania, Italy
How to Get to Cales#
Cales is near the modern town of Calvi Risorta in the Province of Caserta. The site is accessible by regional roads from Capua and Caserta; the nearest major rail hub is in Caserta, with onward local bus or taxi connections.
Tips for Visiting Cales#
- Check opening times with the local municipality - archaeological sites can have seasonal hours.
- Combine the ruins with a visit to nearby Capua for Roman and medieval remains.
- Bring shade and water: Campania summer sun can be intense on open archaeological terraces.
Best Time to Visit Cales#
Shoulder seasons are best for ruins visits to avoid the summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Cales#
Cales'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 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (893 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 96 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 7° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 9° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 31 mm | some cloud | 63% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 23 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 48 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 20° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |