Monte Isola
A mountain in the middle of Lake Iseo, the largest lake island in Italy, with fishing villages and almost no cars. In 2016 the artist Christo linked it to the shore with 'The Floating Piers', floating walkways that drew a million people.
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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 Sale Marasino station, 2.5 km away (about 45 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Marone-Zone station, 2.9 km away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Siviano, 300 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY), about 30 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 400 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 April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In July it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 127 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 0 to 8 °C | 8° 0° | 59 |
| Feb | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 62 |
| Mar | from 4 to 14 °C | 14° 4° | 49 |
| Apr | from 8 to 18 °C | 18° 8° | 65 |
| May | from 12 to 21 °C | 21° 12° | 127 |
| Jun | from 17 to 27 °C | 27° 17° | 102 |
| Jul | from 20 to 31 °C | 31° 20° | 75 |
| Aug | from 20 to 30 °C | 30° 20° | 76 |
| Sep | from 15 to 25 °C | 25° 15° | 79 |
| Oct | from 11 to 20 °C | 20° 11° | 108 |
| Nov | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 89 |
| Dec | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 251 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.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- ★ Monte Isola, the climb to the Madonna della CeriolaTrail · E · 5.5 km · +470 m · 2.5–3 hours · 2 km
- ★ Monte Isola by kayakWater sports · Kayaking, SUP · Beginner to intermediate · 2 km
- ★ The Earth Pyramids of ZoneTrail · E · 2.1 km · +170 m · 1–1.5 hours · 5 km
Nearby
- FranciacortaNature · 11 km as the crow flies
- BresciaTown · 22 km as the crow flies
- BergamoTown · 32 km as the crow flies
- Vittoriale degli ItalianiHistory and art · 39 km as the crow flies
- ★ Rock carvings of ValcamonicaHistory and art · 41 km as the crow flies
- ★ Crespi d'AddaHistory and art · 44 km as the crow flies