Luni
The Roman colony founded in 177 BC from which Carrara marble was shipped to Rome. The amphitheatre, the forum and houses with mosaics remain; the town gave its name to the Lunigiana.
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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 Luni station, 1.3 km away (about 25 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Carrara-Avenza station, 3.7 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pisa Airport (PSA), about 52 km away.
- Parking. There are 7 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 250 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 May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 115 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 8 to 13 °C | 13° 8° | 59 |
| Feb | from 8 to 13 °C | 13° 8° | 72 |
| Mar | from 9 to 14 °C | 14° 9° | 61 |
| Apr | from 12 to 17 °C | 17° 12° | 51 |
| May | from 15 to 20 °C | 20° 15° | 77 |
| Jun | from 20 to 25 °C | 25° 20° | 52 |
| Jul | from 23 to 28 °C | 28° 23° | 32 |
| Aug | from 23 to 29 °C | 29° 23° | 45 |
| Sep | from 20 to 25 °C | 25° 20° | 60 |
| Oct | from 16 to 21 °C | 21° 16° | 103 |
| Nov | from 12 to 17 °C | 17° 12° | 115 |
| Dec | from 9 to 14 °C | 14° 9° | 81 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 5 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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