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 at a Glance#

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).

Air Quality: AQI 43 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 0° - 6° 0° 52 mm partly cloudy 89% 2.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Poor -1° - 6° 3° 56 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Acceptable 2° - 9° 3° 54 mm overcast 83% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 65 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Good 9° - 18° 13° 61 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.3 m/s 1.5 high 14.4h
June Very Good 13° - 22° 17° 58 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 15.1h
July Excellent 15° - 26° 21° 52 mm some cloud 55% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
August Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 57 mm some cloud 55% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 75 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.1 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Good 8° - 16° 12° 85 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 4° - 11° 5° 87 mm partly cloudy 87% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor 1° - 7° 1° 66 mm partly cloudy 89% 2.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h

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