planetario di Ravenna

Museum Public planetarium and science center in Ravenna

Ravenna’s planetarium hosts astronomy shows and school programs; visitors come for planetarium presentations, educational events and as part of family outings within Ravenna’s museum and mosaic circuit.

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The Planetario di Ravenna is a planetarium in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, located at latitude 44.41374 and longitude 12.20837. It provides public astronomy shows and educational programming.

Audiences encounter a domed projection theatre used for star shows, live presentations, and astronomy education aimed at school groups, families, and the public. Programming typically includes guided tours of the night sky and themed multimedia presentations.

Established to provide science outreach and astronomy education to the city of Ravenna, the planetarium has operated as a local cultural-scientific facility; specific founding dates are not given here.

Situated in the municipality of Ravenna, the planetarium is within the urban area and is accessible from the city center; Ravenna is the nearest major city.

  • Function: Operates as a municipal/educational planetarium serving Ravenna and the surrounding province with dome-based shows and astronomy outreach.
planetario di Ravenna
Ravenna (check local listings for exact venue)
44.4137, 12.2084
Program-dependent; typically evening and weekend shows - check municipal listings
Adults ~€3-€5 (varies by program); reduced fares for children/schools; check local listings

How to Get to planetario di Ravenna #

In Ravenna city. Reach by local bus network or a 10-30 minute taxi from the central railway station depending on the planetarium’s exact location. Cycling is popular in Ravenna and often quicker than buses for short trips.

Tips for Visiting planetario di Ravenna #

  • Check the planetarium's program in advance - shows are scheduled and often in Italian.
  • Arrive early to secure good seats; popular weekend shows can sell out.
  • Combine a visit with Ravenna's mosaics on the same day; the two are within cycling or short taxi distance.

Best Time to Visit planetario di Ravenna #

Planetariums are best chosen by program rather than season; check the schedule and book a preferred show.

All year (indoors)
Year‑round · Indoor attraction
Weather is irrelevant; pick times when schools are not in session to avoid crowds.
Peak tourist months
June-September · 20-30°C outside
Combine with mosaic tours in the morning or late afternoon.

Weather & Climate near planetario di Ravenna #

Climate

planetario di Ravenna'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 0°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (668 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

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