When to go · Herculaneum
Herculaneum in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), 1 Jan and 25 Dec (site closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Italy overall
- Prices
- Low
- Italy overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Herculaneum
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), 1 Jan and 25 Dec (site closed).
Weather in January
- HerculaneumHighs around 13 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- Low
- Prices · Italy overall
- Low
Italy overall: Cold north, mild south; winter sales from early January; ski season in full swing; short museum queues in Rome and Florence.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings