Lago del Turano

Lake Artificial reservoir in Lazio, scenic mountain setting

Turano Reservoir in Lazio sits among forested hills and stone villages; its calm waters attract kayakers, anglers and drivers looking for mountain-lake panoramas near Rieti.

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Lago del Turano
Lago del Turano, Province of Rieti, Lazio, Italy
42.2167, 12.9500

How to Get to Lago del Turano #

Lago del Turano is northwest of Rieti; driving from Rome takes approximately 1.5 hours via the A24 and local roads. Local bus services run from Rieti to towns near the lake.

Tips for Visiting Lago del Turano #

  • Drive the shore road for viewpoints of the lake and the steep hills around it.
  • Combine a visit with a stop in nearby towns such as Carsoli for local trattorie and mountain cheeses.
  • If using a kayak or boat, check with local harbors for rental availability and regulations.

Best Time to Visit Lago del Turano #

Late spring through early autumn offers the best weather for lakeside activities.

Late spring-autumn
May-October · 15-28 °C
Pleasant for boating, swimming and lakeside walks.

Weather & Climate near Lago del Turano #

Climate

Lago del Turano's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (742 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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