waterfall of Acquacheta

Waterfall Scenic waterfall in Tuscany, featured by Dante

A steep cascade in the Foreste Casentinesi of Tuscany; visitors hike marked trails to view the waterfall, bathe in pools and explore nearby chestnut woods around San Benedetto in Alpe.

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waterfall of Acquacheta
Cascata dell'Acquacheta, Foreste Casentinesi area, Tuscany, Italy
43.9907, 11.6460
Open year-round (trail access daylight hours)
Free (park access); small permit or parking fee may apply locally

How to Get to waterfall of Acquacheta #

Drive or take regional transport toward the Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi. The usual access point is the small town of San Benedetto in Alpe; from the parking area a marked trail of roughly 30-60 minutes (depending on pace) leads to the falls. Check local park notices for trail conditions before visiting.

Tips for Visiting waterfall of Acquacheta #

  • Start from the parking area at San Benedetto in Alpe and follow the marked trail - allow 1-1.5 hours round trip depending on pace.
  • Avoid visiting immediately after heavy rain; the trail and pools can be slippery and dangerous.
  • Bring a light waterproof layer and sturdy hiking shoes; the mist from the fall cools the air significantly even in summer.

Best Time to Visit waterfall of Acquacheta #

Best in spring for the fullest flow; summer is busiest but offers easier trail conditions.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 10-20°C
Snowmelt feeds the falls; water is abundant and the surrounding forest is green.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 18-28°C
Warmer weather and the trail is drier, though the falls are less voluminous than in spring.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 8-18°C
Crisp air and autumn colors; fewer visitors after August.

Weather & Climate near waterfall of Acquacheta #

Climate

waterfall of Acquacheta's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1460 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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