Orta San Giulio
The most romantic village on the lakes, facing the island of San Giulio, where a convent of Benedictine nuns and the 'way of silence' with its inscriptions invite you to walk slowly. Above the village is the Sacred Mountain dedicated to Saint Francis.
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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 Orta-Miasino station, 1.1 km away (about 20 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Pettenasco station, 2.5 km away.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Orta piazza, 100 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 31 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Parcheggio Diania) is 300 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 July to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In January night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is May (about 156 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 54 |
| Feb | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 59 |
| Mar | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 80 |
| Apr | from 8 to 16 °C | 16° 8° | 93 |
| May | from 12 to 20 °C | 20° 12° | 156 |
| Jun | from 17 to 25 °C | 25° 17° | 145 |
| Jul | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 107 |
| Aug | from 18 to 27 °C | 27° 18° | 128 |
| Sep | from 15 to 23 °C | 23° 15° | 106 |
| Oct | from 11 to 19 °C | 19° 11° | 143 |
| Nov | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 98 |
| Dec | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 60 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 316 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
- By kayak to the Island of San GiulioWater sports · Kayaking, SUP · Beginners · less than 1 km
- On foot to the Sacred Mountain of VaralloTrail · T · 2.4 km · +130 m · 1 hour round trip, plus the visit · 12 km
Nearby
- Sacred Mountain of VaralloHistory and art · 12 km as the crow flies
- Borromean IslandsHistory and art · 15 km as the crow flies
- ★ Val Grande National ParkNature · 27 km as the crow flies
- ★ Ricetto di CandeloTown · 36 km as the crow flies
- Alagna ValsesiaTown · 37 km as the crow flies
- Sanctuary of OropaHistory and art · 38 km as the crow flies