L'Aquila
The mountain capital founded in the 13th century, with the Fountain of the 99 Spouts and the basilica of Collemaggio, where Pope Celestine V was crowned in 1294 and where the Perdonanza, on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list, is celebrated every year at the end of August. Since the 2009 earthquake the historic centre has been largely rebuilt.
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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 L'Aquila station, 1.2 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Bazzano station, 3.9 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pescara Airport (PSR), about 65 km away; with more flights, Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA) is about 91 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 200 m away.
- 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 May to June 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 105 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 0 to 7 °C | 7° 0° | 80 |
| Feb | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 71 |
| Mar | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 69 |
| Apr | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 49 |
| May | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 62 |
| Jun | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 35 |
| Jul | from 18 to 31 °C | 31° 18° | 24 |
| Aug | from 18 to 31 °C | 31° 18° | 35 |
| Sep | from 13 to 25 °C | 25° 13° | 59 |
| Oct | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 69 |
| Nov | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 105 |
| Dec | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 76 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 728 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.
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- Campo ImperatoreNature · 17 km as the crow flies
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