Isola Sacra Island
Barrier island near Rome between Tiber and lagoon
Barrier island at the Tiber mouth near Fiumicino with archaeological links to the Roman ports; visitors explore ruins, birdlife and short excursions from Rome.
Isola Sacra at a Glance#
Address: Isola Sacra (between the Tiber and the Tyrrhenian Sea), Fiumicino, Lazio, Italy
Hours: Open access; many archaeological sites nearby have seasonal hours
How to Get to Isola Sacra#
Isola Sacra is reached via Fiumicino and is a short drive from the A91 road connecting Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Local buses from Fiumicino and Ostia provide access to parts of the island.
Tips for Visiting Isola Sacra#
- Combine a visit to Isola Sacra with nearby Ostia Antica - the two sites tell the same story of ancient Rome's maritime frontier.
- Expect exposed, low-lying terrain; bring sun protection in summer and windproof clothing in spring.
- Visit the local archaeological interpretation center in Fiumicino for maps and context before walking the necropolis.
Best Time to Visit Isola Sacra#
Spring and autumn offer the best balance of weather and quiet for archaeological exploration.
Weather & Climate near Isola Sacra#
Isola Sacra'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 5°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (740 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 36 mm | some cloud | 75% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 25° | 21° | 27 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 24° | 12 mm | clear | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 24° | 36 mm | clear | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 21° | 71 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 2.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 98 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Good | 6° - 14° | 8° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
