Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ

Museum Provincial archaeological museum in Lucania region

This provincial archaeological museum focuses on material from western Lucania, presenting prehistoric and classical-period finds and offering context for archaeological sites in the surrounding region.

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Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ
40.3370, 15.6520

How to Get to Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ #

Located in the province of Potenza/Campania borderlands; follow provincial road signage from the nearest town. Regional trains and buses serve the larger nearby cities; from there, local roads and taxis connect to the museum.

Tips for Visiting Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ #

  • Look for bilingual labels (Italian/English) on major objects; smaller vitrines often only have Italian descriptions.
  • If possible, ask about guided visits - staff can unpack the Italic and Lucanian contexts behind fragmentary pieces.

Best Time to Visit Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ #

Better visited outside peak summer when southern Italy can be hot and many smaller museums have reduced hours.

Spring
Mar-May · 12-22°C
Mild weather that suits combining museum time with hill towns in Basilicata and Campania.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 15-24°C
Harvest season in the region - quieter interiors and livelier markets outside.

Weather & Climate near Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ #

Climate

Museo archeologico provinciale della Lucania occ'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 27°C. Moderate rainfall (783 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 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 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 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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