Lago di Chiusi

Lake Artificial lake near historic Chiusi in Umbria

On the Tuscany-Umbria plain near Chiusi, this shallow lake attracts birdwatchers and anglers and lies close to Etruscan archaeological sites.

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Lago di Chiusi
Lago di Chiusi (Lago di Chiusi/Valdichiana), Province of Perugia/Arezzo area (Umbria/Tuscany border)
43.0500, 11.9667
Free to visit; local activities may have fees

How to Get to Lago di Chiusi #

Chiusi is on the main rail line between Florence and Rome; from Chiusi the lake is a short drive or taxi ride. Regional buses connect in the high season; parking is available at main access points.

Tips for Visiting Lago di Chiusi #

  • The lake sits close to the archaeological and medieval sites around Chiusi-combine a lake visit with local town visits.
  • Sunset over the lake can be atmospheric-photographers should head to the western shore.
  • Public transport is limited; drive or use local tourist buses from Chiusi or Chianciano.

Best Time to Visit Lago di Chiusi #

Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and fewer visitors; summer for warmer activities.

Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 10-20°C
Comfortable temperatures and active birdlife; good for walks.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 10-20°C
Harvest season nearby and quieter paths; softer light.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 20-30°C
Warmer days suitable for lakeside relaxation.

Weather & Climate near Lago di Chiusi #

Climate

Lago di Chiusi's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (621 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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