Parma
Benedetto Antelami's pink stone baptistery, the cathedral dome frescoed by Correggio and the all-wooden Teatro Farnese in the Palazzo della Pilotta. It is the city of Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
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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 Parma station, 900 m away (about 15 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Chiozzola station, 6 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Parma Airport (PMF), about 4 km away; with more flights, Bologna Airport (BLQ) is about 82 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Piazzale Bernieri) is 150 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 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 May (about 104 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 50 |
| Feb | from 2 to 12 °C | 12° 2° | 58 |
| Mar | from 4 to 15 °C | 15° 4° | 42 |
| Apr | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 50 |
| May | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 104 |
| Jun | from 18 to 30 °C | 30° 18° | 65 |
| Jul | from 21 to 34 °C | 34° 21° | 46 |
| Aug | from 21 to 33 °C | 33° 21° | 54 |
| Sep | from 16 to 28 °C | 28° 16° | 59 |
| Oct | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 80 |
| Nov | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 76 |
| Dec | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 51 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 67 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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