Carpinone Falls
Below the village of Carpinone the Carpino stream forms a series of waterfalls and green pools, among the remains of old mills: in summer people from Isernia come here to cool off.
Why go
Because it is a secret corner of nature a few kilometres from Isernia.
Which wind
Good with Hot, settled days
Avoid with After rain or in thunderstorms
Practical information
- Activities
- River swimming
- Level
- Everyone, with care
- Seabed
- Pools and waterfalls over limestone
- Best time
- July–August
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Short path from the village of Carpinone, with the bridge and the old mill.
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Weather and sea 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 Carpinone station, 700 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Sessano del Molise station, 5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), about 79 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away.
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 and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June 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 November (about 108 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 68 |
| Feb | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 50 |
| Mar | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 55 |
| Apr | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 41 |
| May | from 10 to 21 °C | 21° 10° | 59 |
| Jun | from 15 to 28 °C | 28° 15° | 37 |
| Jul | from 18 to 33 °C | 33° 18° | 31 |
| Aug | from 18 to 32 °C | 32° 18° | 39 |
| Sep | from 14 to 26 °C | 26° 14° | 70 |
| Oct | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 72 |
| Nov | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 108 |
| Dec | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 48 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 629 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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Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.