Gerace
A medieval town on a crag above the Locride, with the largest Norman cathedral in Calabria, consecrated in 1045, a castle and dozens of churches.
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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 Locri station, 5.7 km away. Alternatively: Siderno station, 7.2 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 54 km away; with more flights, Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is about 135 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 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 October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 116 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 8 to 12 °C | 12° 8° | 81 |
| Feb | from 8 to 12 °C | 12° 8° | 69 |
| Mar | from 9 to 14 °C | 14° 9° | 73 |
| Apr | from 11 to 16 °C | 16° 11° | 37 |
| May | from 14 to 20 °C | 20° 14° | 38 |
| Jun | from 19 to 26 °C | 26° 19° | 23 |
| Jul | from 22 to 29 °C | 29° 22° | 14 |
| Aug | from 23 to 29 °C | 29° 23° | 33 |
| Sep | from 20 to 26 °C | 26° 20° | 61 |
| Oct | from 17 to 22 °C | 22° 17° | 91 |
| Nov | from 13 to 17 °C | 17° 13° | 116 |
| Dec | from 10 to 14 °C | 14° 10° | 74 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 417 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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