Fossanova Abbey
A Gothic Cistercian abbey in pale stone at the foot of the Lepini mountains, intact and silent. St Thomas Aquinas died here in 1274, on his way to the Council of Lyon.
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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 Priverno-Fossanova station, 2 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Capocroce station, 4.3 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA), about 64 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away, free.
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 July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 136 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 69 |
| Feb | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 63 |
| Mar | from 8 to 17 °C | 17° 8° | 62 |
| Apr | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 41 |
| May | from 15 to 24 °C | 24° 15° | 47 |
| Jun | from 19 to 30 °C | 30° 19° | 48 |
| Jul | from 23 to 34 °C | 34° 23° | 18 |
| Aug | from 23 to 34 °C | 34° 23° | 29 |
| Sep | from 19 to 29 °C | 29° 19° | 69 |
| Oct | from 15 to 24 °C | 24° 15° | 88 |
| Nov | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 136 |
| Dec | from 7 to 15 °C | 15° 7° | 77 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 24 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.