Museo Paludi di Celano

Museum Wetlands museum interpreting Celano's peatland ecosystem

Museo Paludi di Celano documents the local marshland environment and associated archaeological finds; visitors include naturalists and anyone researching human interaction with Abruzzo’s wetlands.

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Museo Paludi di Celano
42.0527, 13.5145

How to Get to Museo Paludi di Celano #

Celano is in the L’Aquila province of Abruzzo; the museum is reachable by road from the town center. Regional buses run from L’Aquila and Avezzano; driving is the most straightforward option.

Tips for Visiting Museo Paludi di Celano #

  • Check whether the museum offers guided tours of the wetlands boardwalks - these enhance understanding of the paleoenvironmental collections.
  • If researching, ask about access to stratigraphic reports and peat core summaries; staff sometimes permit scholarly consultation.
  • Visit early morning to hear wetland birdlife and to see the display cabinets in softer light.

Best Time to Visit Museo Paludi di Celano #

Spring and autumn are best for combining the museum with visits to the marshes and for active birdwatching.

Spring
March-May · 8-18°C
Active birdlife and excellent conditions for both indoor exhibits and walks near the paludi (marshes).
Autumn
September-November · 10-18°C
Migrant birds pass through and the wetland colors shift for photography.

Weather & Climate near Museo Paludi di Celano #

Climate

Museo Paludi di Celano'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 -1°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (899 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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