Barolo
The village that gives its name to the 'king of wines', born in the 19th century thanks to the Marchioness Giulia Colbert Falletti. The castle houses the wine museum, and from the La Morra viewpoint you can see the vineyard-covered hills all the way to the Alps.
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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 Santa Vittoria station, 9.8 km away. Alternatively: Monticello d'Alba station, 10.6 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Cuneo-Levaldigi Airport (CUF), about 26 km away; with more flights, Turin Airport (TRN) is about 69 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Piazza Colbert) 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 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 November (about 100 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 38 |
| Feb | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 57 |
| Mar | from 4 to 14 °C | 14° 4° | 59 |
| Apr | from 8 to 18 °C | 18° 8° | 52 |
| May | from 12 to 22 °C | 22° 12° | 85 |
| Jun | from 17 to 28 °C | 28° 17° | 54 |
| Jul | from 20 to 32 °C | 32° 20° | 43 |
| Aug | from 20 to 32 °C | 32° 20° | 45 |
| Sep | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 54 |
| Oct | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 91 |
| Nov | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 100 |
| Dec | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 54 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 300 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.