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.

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Basilicata, Italy
40.66309, 16.61019

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).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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