Asti
A town of medieval towers and wine, famous for its September Palio, a bareback horse race between districts and villages. In September the Festival delle Sagre brings dishes from every village in the province to the main square.
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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 Asti station, 600 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Mongardino station, 6.5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 55 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Largo Norberto Saracco) is 150 m away, paid.
- 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. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 117 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 34 |
| Feb | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 59 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 61 |
| Apr | from 8 to 19 °C | 19° 8° | 61 |
| May | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 117 |
| Jun | from 18 to 28 °C | 28° 18° | 72 |
| Jul | from 20 to 31 °C | 31° 20° | 60 |
| Aug | from 20 to 31 °C | 31° 20° | 63 |
| Sep | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 53 |
| Oct | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 98 |
| Nov | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 96 |
| Dec | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 126 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.