Lanciano
A town of medieval fairs and towers, with the cathedral built on top of a Roman-era bridge and the sanctuary of the Eucharistic miracle, a place of pilgrimage.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Lanciano station, 1.1 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: San Vito-Lanciano station, 9.2 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pescara Airport (PSR), about 28 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 150 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 0 m away, paid.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to May and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 92 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 69 |
| Feb | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 48 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 59 |
| Apr | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 42 |
| May | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 53 |
| Jun | from 18 to 30 °C | 30° 18° | 37 |
| Jul | from 21 to 34 °C | 34° 21° | 35 |
| Aug | from 21 to 33 °C | 33° 21° | 39 |
| Sep | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 62 |
| Oct | from 12 to 23 °C | 23° 12° | 64 |
| Nov | from 8 to 17 °C | 17° 8° | 92 |
| Dec | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 41 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 273 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
Nearby
- Trabocchi CoastBeach · 9 km as the crow flies
- Fara San MartinoNature · 22 km as the crow flies
- ★ Warrior of CapestranoHistory and art · 22 km as the crow flies
- Punta AderciBeach · 25 km as the crow flies
- PescaraTown · 29 km as the crow flies
- ★ Hermitages of the MajellaHistory and art · 29 km as the crow flies