Ocriticum

Ruins Ancient Roman archaeological site with ruins and mosaics

Ocriticum, an archaeological park in Abruzzo, preserves Roman-era foundations, temple remains and mosaics; visitors study excavations, walk exposed streets and read onsite interpretation about antiquity.

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Ocriticum
42.0030, 13.9902
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Best Time to Visit Ocriticum #

Visit in spring or autumn to avoid the summer heat while enjoying comfortable conditions for exploring the outdoor ruins.

Spring (ideal sightseeing)
Mar-May · 10-25°C
Mild temperatures and growing season plants make walking around the archaeological site comfortable.
Summer (hotter, busier)
Jun-Aug · 20-35°C
Hotter weather can make daytime visits tiring-early morning or late afternoon is better for comfort.
Autumn (pleasant and quieter)
Sep-Nov · 10-25°C
Cooling temperatures and fewer tourists make it a pleasant time to explore the ruins.

Weather & Climate near Ocriticum #

Climate

Ocriticum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (768 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 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 26°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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