Camaldoli hill

Volcano Hill near Naples with panoramic views and monastery

Wooded hill north of Naples offering hiking trails and panoramic views over the city and Bay of Naples; visited for outdoor walks and scenery.

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Camaldoli hill
Camaldoli hill (Colle Camaldoli), near Naples, Campania, Italy
40.8583, 14.1922

How to Get to Camaldoli hill #

From central Naples, take local buses heading west toward Pozzuoli or the Camaldoli district, or drive via Via Camaldoli / SS162. The hill is reachable in 20-30 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Tips for Visiting Camaldoli hill #

  • Climb at dawn for unobstructed views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius to the west.
  • Watch for local devotionals-small roadside shrines and scattered votive offerings dot the approach roads.
  • Combine with a visit to the nearby Camaldoli hermitage for a fuller sense of the hill's monastic history.

Best Time to Visit Camaldoli hill #

Best in spring or autumn for hiking and clearer views; midday summer can be hot.

Spring
April-June · 55-75°F (13-24°C)
Wildflowers and comfortable hiking conditions.
Autumn
September-November · 60-75°F (16-24°C)
Clear views and fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Camaldoli hill #

Climate

Camaldoli hill'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 29°C. Moderate rainfall (959 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and clear sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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