Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata Museum
Regional museum of medieval and modern Basilicata art
In Basilicata, the Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna showcases regional medieval and modern paintings, sculptures and liturgical objects drawn from southern Italy's churches and towns.
Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata at a Glance#
Address: Basilicata, Italy
Tips for Visiting Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata#
- Housed in Palazzo Lanfranchi in Matera, plan this visit alongside the Sassi routes-late afternoon can be especially atmospheric after exploring the cave town.
- Check for rotating archaeological and regional-art displays before you go; the museum's central location means it's easiest to visit on foot as you explore the Sassi rather than by car.
Best Time to Visit Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata#
Visit in spring or autumn to avoid the summer heat and enjoy a quieter museum experience.
Spring & Autumn (best)
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · ~10-22°C
Milder conditions and fewer tourists make these months well suited to museum visits and exploring nearby towns.
Summer (warmer & busier)
Jul-Aug · ~22-32°C
Hotter weather and increased visitor numbers in southern Italy can lead to busier museums and local sites.
Winter (off-peak)
Nov-Mar · ~5-12°C
Cooler, quieter months with lower tourist volumes offer a more relaxed museum experience.
Weather & Climate near Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata#
Climate
Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (608 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 47
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 5° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 59 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 30 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 33 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 2.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
