Museo dell'orso marsicano

Museum Small museum dedicated to the Marsican brown bear

The Marsican bear museum in Abruzzo focuses on the Marsican brown bear, regional fauna and conservation efforts, a practical stop for hikers and wildlife-interested visitors to the national park areas.

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Museo dell'orso marsicano
41.9801, 14.1285

How to Get to Museo dell'orso marsicano #

In the Abruzzo region; reach the nearest town by regional roads and then follow local signage toward the museum. Access is typically by car from L’Aquila or Avezzano, with local buses serving nearby towns in season.

Tips for Visiting Museo dell'orso marsicano #

  • Wear layers: mountain weather can change quickly in Abruzzo.
  • Combine the museum visit with a hike in nearby habitat reserves to better understand the bear's ecosystem.

Best Time to Visit Museo dell'orso marsicano #

Best outside the deep winter months; spring and autumn combine manageable weather with active wildlife seasons.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 8-18°C
Snow melt and early blooms - good for wildlife activity and museum visits.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 5-16°C
Clearer mountain air and fewer visitors; bears are more visible on lower slopes.

Weather & Climate near Museo dell'orso marsicano #

Climate

Museo dell'orso marsicano's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (745 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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