Benevento
Capital of a Lombard duchy for five centuries. The church of Santa Sofia, from 760, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Arch of Trajan, from AD 114, is one of the best-preserved Roman arches. The city is linked to the legend of the witches who gathered under a walnut tree, remembered in the Strega liqueur.
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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 Benevento Arco Traiano station, 500 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Benevento Porta Rufina station, 700 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), about 49 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 April to May and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From June to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 102 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 63 |
| Feb | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 48 |
| Mar | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 51 |
| Apr | from 9 to 20 °C | 20° 9° | 36 |
| May | from 13 to 25 °C | 25° 13° | 56 |
| Jun | from 18 to 31 °C | 31° 18° | 32 |
| Jul | from 21 to 35 °C | 35° 21° | 20 |
| Aug | from 21 to 35 °C | 35° 21° | 35 |
| Sep | from 17 to 29 °C | 29° 17° | 66 |
| Oct | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 69 |
| Nov | from 10 to 18 °C | 18° 10° | 102 |
| Dec | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 47 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 165 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.