Maratea
Basilicata's only stretch of Tyrrhenian coast, with cliffs, caves and dark-sand beaches, and a village of many churches. On Monte San Biagio the statue of Christ the Redeemer, more than twenty metres tall, looks out over the Gulf of Policastro.
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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 Maratea station, 700 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Marina di Maratea station, 4 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 98 km away; with more flights, Bari Airport (BRI) is about 155 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 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 April 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 135 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 6 to 12 °C | 12° 6° | 118 |
| Feb | from 7 to 13 °C | 13° 7° | 111 |
| Mar | from 8 to 14 °C | 14° 8° | 81 |
| Apr | from 10 to 18 °C | 18° 10° | 49 |
| May | from 14 to 22 °C | 22° 14° | 61 |
| Jun | from 19 to 27 °C | 27° 19° | 31 |
| Jul | from 22 to 31 °C | 31° 22° | 21 |
| Aug | from 22 to 31 °C | 31° 22° | 40 |
| Sep | from 19 to 27 °C | 27° 19° | 67 |
| Oct | from 15 to 23 °C | 23° 15° | 95 |
| Nov | from 12 to 17 °C | 17° 12° | 135 |
| Dec | from 8 to 14 °C | 14° 8° | 82 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 257 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.