National Museum of San Matteo
Museum Pisa museum housing medieval and Renaissance artworks
In Pisa, the National Museum of San Matteo houses medieval and Renaissance paintings, sculptures and altarpieces removed from Pisan churches, useful for anyone studying regional art history.
How to Get to National Museum of San Matteo #
The museum is in Pisa’s historic centre, a short walk from the Piazza dei Miracoli (site of the Leaning Tower) and easily reached on foot from Pisa Centrale railway station (about 20-30 minutes) or by local bus.
Tips for Visiting National Museum of San Matteo #
- Check opening times - museum hours in Pisa and smaller Tuscan institutions can vary, especially outside high season.
- Look for local medieval and maritime material - Pisa's surrounding collections often collect surprising maritime artifacts outside the well-known cathedral complexes.
Best Time to Visit National Museum of San Matteo #
Spring and autumn are best for visiting Pisa's museums when crowds at the Leaning Tower are lighter and surrounding collections are quieter.
Weather & Climate near National Museum of San Matteo #
National Museum of San Matteo'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 2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (923 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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