Borromean Islands
Three islands in Lake Maggiore off Stresa: Isola Bella with the Borromeo palace and its terraced Baroque garden with white peacocks, Isola Madre with its botanical garden, and Isola dei Pescatori, still inhabited.
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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 Stresa station, 1.3 km away (about 25 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Baveno station, 3.1 km away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Isola Bella, 900 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 33 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 1 km away, paid.
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 April and from June to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 155 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 48 |
| Feb | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 66 |
| Mar | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 80 |
| Apr | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 95 |
| May | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 155 |
| Jun | from 19 to 26 °C | 26° 19° | 134 |
| Jul | from 21 to 29 °C | 29° 21° | 109 |
| Aug | from 20 to 28 °C | 28° 20° | 127 |
| Sep | from 16 to 24 °C | 24° 16° | 116 |
| Oct | from 12 to 20 °C | 20° 12° | 153 |
| Nov | from 7 to 13 °C | 13° 7° | 100 |
| Dec | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 62 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 191 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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