Museo paleolitico di Isernia

The Museo paleolitico di Isernia is a museum in Isernia, Molise, dedicated to Palaeolithic archaeology and the long prehistory of the region. Its displays centre on material recovered from the nearby Isernia La Pineta locality and related regional sites.

Exhibits include stone tools, faunal remains and interpretive panels that explain the technological and environmental context of early human activity in the area. The museum also provides educational programmes and supports archaeological research connected to the Palaeolithic record.

Located in the town of Isernia, the museum serves as the principal local institution for the presentation and study of the region’s early human past.

Ancient site: Houses material from the Isernia La Pineta site, which contains evidence of human activity dated to around 700,000 years ago.

What to See #

Palaeolithic exhibition: Permanent exhibition presenting stone tools, faunal remains and interpretive displays from the Isernia La Pineta archaeological site, one of Italy's early Palaeolithic localities.
Didactic and education spaces: Educational and didactic rooms used for school groups and public outreach explaining excavation methods and the site's chronology.

How to Get to Museo paleolitico di Isernia #

Isernia is served by regional trains and roads from Campobasso and other Molise centres; the museum is accessible from the town centre by local transit or a short taxi ride.

Tips for Visiting Museo paleolitico di Isernia #

Ask about the museum's exhibits relating to the Isernia La Pineta site - its human remains and tools are early and scientifically significant.
If possible, combine with a visit to the local archaeological area to see context for the finds.
Inquire about school-group times; mornings outside school term can be quieter.

Best Time to Visit Museo paleolitico di Isernia #

Best outside the dead of winter; springtime often aligns with local archaeological programming.

Spring-Autumn

April-October · 12-26°C

Pleasant weather for museum visits and archaeological site excursions.

Weather & Climate near Museo paleolitico di Isernia #

Climate

Museo paleolitico di Isernia's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (750 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 1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 9°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 24°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.7h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 27°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 23°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

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