Piazza della Cisterna Square

Medieval town square featuring a central cistern

Medieval-style piazza built around an old cistern, lined with cafés and small shops; tourists visit for period architecture, outdoor seating and local markets that reflect Piedmontese town life.

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Piazza della Cisterna at a Glance#

Address: Piazza della Cisterna, Piedmont, Italy

Hours: Public square, open 24 hours

Admission: Free

How to Get to Piazza della Cisterna#

Typically located in a town centre in Piedmont; reachable on foot from the local train or bus stops. Local tourist offices will provide exact directions within the town.

Tips for Visiting Piazza della Cisterna#

  • Go early to avoid the midafternoon crowd and to see the cistern area in quieter light.
  • Examine the paving - older stones often retain worn grooves from centuries of carts and foot traffic.
  • If the piazza hosts a market day, arrive before noon for the best selection of local goods.

Best Time to Visit Piazza della Cisterna#

Spring and autumn balance comfortable temperatures with attractive light for photography and people-watching.

Spring
April-June · 10-22°C
Pleasant weather for sitting outdoors and watching market life.
Autumn
September-October · 12-20°C
Crisper air and softer light.

Weather & Climate near Piazza della Cisterna#

Climate

Piazza della Cisterna's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (868 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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