Natural History Museum of Sulmona

How to Get to Natural History Museum of Sulmona #

The museum is located in Sulmona, Abruzzo. Sulmona is served by regional trains and buses; from the town center the museum is usually within a short walk or bus ride.

Driving is straightforward via the A25 and local provincial roads; parking available in town centers.

Tips for Visiting Natural History Museum of Sulmona #

Look for temporary exhibitions on local fauna-they often present specimens gathered from the surrounding Apennine habitats.
Ask about guided walks or lectures; the museum periodically coordinates excursions into nearby karst features.
Check opening hours on weekends-smaller regional museums sometimes have limited public hours.

Best Time to Visit Natural History Museum of Sulmona #

Spring through early autumn is the most appealing time to visit, when regional trails and natural features are accessible.

Spring-Summer

April-September · 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Best for combining the museum with outdoor exploration of the Sulmona area.

Autumn

October-November · 8-18°C (46-64°F)

Quieter tourist traffic and pleasant day trips in the surrounding Abruzzo landscapes.

Weather & Climate near Natural History Museum of Sulmona #

Climate

Natural History Museum of Sulmona's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (821 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 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 21°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 25°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

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