When to go · Herculaneum
Herculaneum in July
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
- 31°C88°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Italy overall
- Prices
- High
- 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 July
- HerculaneumHighs around 31 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Italy overall
- High
- Prices · Italy overall
- High
Italy overall: Heatwaves in Rome, Florence and the south; mountains and lakes at their best; book beds and trains early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen