Cassero Senese

Historical Site Medieval Sienese fortress and tower in Tuscan town

A Sienese fortress in Tuscany, the Cassero Senese offers medieval ramparts, narrow walkways and hilltop views; visitors pair its architecture with local wine and village trattorie.

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Cassero Senese is a medieval fortification remnant located in Tuscany, Italy, representing the town defensive architecture of the Sienese period. It forms part of local historic town fabric.

Erected during the period when Siena exerted regional power, the castrum or cassero served as a military and administrative stronghold and later adapted to changing local governance.

The cassero stands within a Tuscan town context and is accessible from local roads and pedestrian routes in the surrounding historic centre.

Cassero Senese
Cassero Senese, Tuscany
42.7618, 11.1166
Open daily
Free (historic site)

Best Time to Visit Cassero Senese #

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds when visiting this Tuscan fortress/tower.

Spring
March-May · 10-22 °C
Mild, blossoming countryside and pleasant conditions for exploring the historic tower and surrounding town.
Summer (peak season)
June-August · 20-33 °C
Hotter and busiest months-expect more tourists in nearby towns and at viewpoints during July-August.
Autumn
September-November · 10-22 °C
Comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds, a good shoulder-season time to visit.

Weather & Climate near Cassero Senese #

Climate

Cassero Senese'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 30°C. Moderate rainfall (650 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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