Nemi
A village on the rim of a small volcanic lake, famous for its wild strawberries and the Museum of the Roman Ships.
The story
For almost two thousand years two huge ships built for Caligula, about seventy metres long and perhaps used in the cult of Diana, who had a famous sanctuary here, lay on the bottom of the lake. Between 1928 and 1932 the lake was partly drained and the ships recovered, a feat that made headlines around the world. Sadly, the museum burned down on the night of 31 May to 1 June 1944, and today models, bronzes and decorations remain.
Why go
An incredible story, a viewpoint over the lake and a wild strawberry tart at sunset.
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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 Albano Laziale station, 5 km away. Alternatively: San Gennaro station, 5.2 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA), about 13 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away, free.
- 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 June to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 131 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 5 to 9 °C | 9° 5° | 80 |
| Feb | from 6 to 10 °C | 10° 6° | 78 |
| Mar | from 7 to 11 °C | 11° 7° | 81 |
| Apr | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 53 |
| May | from 13 to 17 °C | 17° 13° | 53 |
| Jun | from 17 to 22 °C | 22° 17° | 33 |
| Jul | from 20 to 25 °C | 25° 20° | 19 |
| Aug | from 21 to 25 °C | 25° 21° | 32 |
| Sep | from 18 to 22 °C | 22° 18° | 81 |
| Oct | from 14 to 18 °C | 18° 14° | 86 |
| Nov | from 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 131 |
| Dec | from 7 to 11 °C | 11° 7° | 85 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 614 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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